Turkish Police Detain 18 Afghan Migrants in Tokat Province
TOKAT, Turkey (Afghan Verified) — Turkish police detained 18 Afghan migrants on Tuesday in the central province of Tokat after finding them hidden inside a cargo truck carrying dates and pistachio oil.
The discovery occurred during a police operation in Tokat province. The migrants had entered Turkey irregularly via the Iranian border and were being transported by smuggling networks, local media and officials reported.
The truck driver was arrested on suspicion of migrant smuggling and referred to judicial authorities for further proceedings.
The 18 Afghan nationals were taken into custody and subsequently transferred to a removal center in Tokat, where they will undergo deportation proceedings.
This incident is part of Turkey's ongoing operations against irregular migration, which have intensified in recent years to curb unauthorized entries and human smuggling activities across its borders.
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