Turkish authorities arrest 92 illegal immigrants

Published November 27th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Turkish security forces on Tuesday arrested 92 clandestine immigrants aboard a Russian vessel that ran aground near the coastal town of Kara Burun in the western part of the country. 

 

Two crewmembers were arrested and 73 Iraqis, 13 Ukrainians and six Afghans detained after security forces searched the "DBE 32," Anatolia news agency said. (Albawaba.com) 

 

 

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