Over 100 irregular migrants held in SE Turkey

GAZIANTEP, Turkey

As many as 101 irregular migrants were held in the southeastern Gaziantep province of Turkey on Monday, police said.

According to a statement, security units were tipped off that a large group of foreign nationals were at a social establishment located on the highway.

All the migrants, who entered Turkey in different periods, were held and two suspected human traffickers arrested.

*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas