In operations carried out by the Provincial Gendarmerie Command and Coast Guard Aegean Sea Regional Command between 1-10 May in order to combat irregular migration, a total of 373 irregular migrants who were determined to be preparing for illegal passage were apprehended.
In addition to the migrants, 37 individuals suspected of human smuggling were also taken into custody by the teams.
After the necessary procedures, 17 of the suspects were presented to the court and subsequently arrested by the judge.
The operations conducted by the security forces aimed at preventing illegal migration and cracking down on human smuggling activities in the region.
The authorities have been working tirelessly to secure the borders and prevent migrants from risking their lives through dangerous journeys in search of a better life.
Overall, the joint efforts of the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard have been instrumental in apprehending individuals involved in illegal migration and human trafficking, contributing to efforts to maintain security and order in the region.
