The Turkish Coast Guard Command has reported on its website that a team was dispatched to the Urla region following information about irregular migration in rubber boats.
The team managed to intercept 98 irregular migrants, including 15 children, on three rubber boats.
Three suspects found on the boats were detained on charges of human trafficking.
In a separate incident off the coast of Foça, a Turkish Coast Guard plane identified irregular migrants on two rubber boats.
Coast Guard teams intercepted the boats and apprehended 62 irregular migrants, including 17 children.
The migrants were brought to shore and afterwards transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for further processing.
These events highlight the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in dealing with irregular migration in Turkey.
The Turkish Coast Guard continues to play a crucial role in monitoring and intercepting illegal crossings.
Efforts to combat human trafficking and ensure the safety of migrants remain a top priority for the government.
As the number of migrants attempting the dangerous journey across the Aegean Sea continues to rise, it is essential for authorities to remain vigilant in their surveillance and response efforts.
The coordination between different agencies, such as the Coast Guard and the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, is crucial to effectively managing the situation.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of migrants while cracking down on criminal networks involved in human trafficking remains a complex yet vital task for Turkish authorities.
