Over 20 undocumented migrants held in NW Turkey

By Omer Ural

TEKIRDAG, Turkey

At least 23 undocumented migrants have been held in northwestern Turkey, a security source said Tuesday.

The migrants were detained in Tekirdag province as they attempted to illegally cross into Europe, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media.

The undocumented migrants were identified as Syrian, Iraqi and Afghan nationals.