Turkey nabs 7 illegally crossing Greek, Syrian borders

ANKARA

Turkish security forces nabbed seven people attempting to illegally cross into Greece, as well as across Turkey’s southern border from Syria, the country's National Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

The ministry said on Twitter that among the seven was one suspected PKK terror group member.

"Our struggle against illegal crossings on our borders continues," the statement added.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, and the EU – has been responsible for the deaths of at least 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.