26 irregular migrants held across Turkey

By Ozgur Tiran</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – A total of 26 irregular migrants were held across Turkey, security sources said on Wednesday.</p> <p>In the northwestern province of Kirklareli, gendarmerie forces received a tip-off that two groups of migrants were preparing to illegally cross to Bulgaria, said a security source who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media. </p> <p>At least 19 Afghan nationals were caught in Karamesutlu village and near the Derekoy border gate.</p> <p>Also in southern Gaziantep province, security forces stopped a vehicle carrying seven Syrians, who had illegally arrived in Turkey. </p> <p>All the migrants held were sent to regional immigration departments.</p> <p>Turkey has been the main route for refugees trying to cross into Europe, especially since the beginning of the civil war in Syria.