Turkish Police Arrest 63 Afghanistan Citizens and Suspected Migrant Smuggler in Hakkari
Turkish police have arrested 63 Afghanistan citizens and a suspected migrant smuggler in the country’s Hakkari Province.
Turkish media reported on Sunday, November 8, that the individuals were identified and arrested while attempting to enter Turkey illegally.
According to the reports, the suspect, who allegedly organised the transportation of migrants, was sent to prison after being referred to a court.
The report added that the Afghanistan citizens will also be transferred to Agri Province to complete the legal procedures.
The Hakkari Provincial Police Department said the arrests were made as part of efforts to combat migrant smuggling and in coordination with the province’s Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
