29 migrant smugglers and 723 irregular migrants apprehended

Minister Yerlikaya announced that checks were conducted on migrant smuggling organizers and irregular migration across Turkey. Ali Yerlikaya stated that a total of 29 migrant smuggling organizers, 9 of whom were foreigners, and 723 irregular migrants were apprehended during inspections where identity checks were carried out on 388,809 individuals. Yerlikaya emphasized that Turkey sets an example to the world with its migration management based on respect for human rights and freedoms, law and civilizational values, without compromising public order and security.