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Türkiye detains 42 organizers of immigrant smuggling, 333 irregular immigrants

STORY: Türkiye detains 42 organizers of immigrant smuggling, 333 irregular immigrants SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the operations (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish authorities have detained 42 organizers allegedly involved in immigrant smuggling and 333 irregular immigrants in operations against suspects attempting to bring irregular immigrants to Türkiye via Iran, a cabinet minister said on Wednesday. "We will never give an opportunity to immigrant smugglers who try to make our country a destination and transit route for irregular migration," Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media platform X. An investigation led by the anti-immigrant smuggling police department and Border Gates Branch Directorate of the southeastern Diyarbakir province uncovered a money transaction totaling 10 million Turkish lira (about 320,600 U.S. dollars) by some suspects engaged in human traffickin

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Türkiye detains nearly 4,600 undocumented immigrants in operations nationwide

STORY: Türkiye detains nearly 4,600 undocumented immigrants in operations nationwide SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish security forces 2. various of the operations STORYLINE: The Turkish security forces have detained a total of 4,586 undocumented immigrants in their countrywide anti-human trafficking operations, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Monday. Since the Turkish authorities carried out the "Shield-4" operations in 126 raids across 37 provinces, a total of 192 suspected migrant smuggling organizers were caught, Yerlikaya said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "We will never give an opportunity to human smugglers who attempt to make our country a target and transit route for illegal immigration. We will catch them one by one and bring them to justice," he said. Currently hosting over four million refugees in its territories, with most of them coming fro

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2022 shows the scene of the human smuggling case in San Antonio, Texas, the United States. Fifty adults and three children died after the vehicle was found in San Antonio on June 27, 2022, which is believed to be the deadliest human smuggling case in modern U.S. history. Most of the victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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N. Koreans allegedly tried to enter Shanghai school

SHANGHAI, China - Photo shows a Japanese school in Shanghai which a group of North Koreans attempted to enter with the help of Fumiaki Yamada, leader of a Japanese nongovernmental organization and an assistant professor at the Osaka University of Economics. According to a Chinese official, Yamada and 11 others were detained last week for organizing human smuggling and endangering the Japanese school and its students.

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226 detained in Türkiye over illegal border crossing attempt

STORY: 226 detained in Türkiye over illegal border crossing attempt DATELINE: July 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: LAW/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fishing boat carrying migrants (courtesy: Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: At least 226 illegal migrants and three organizers were detained in Türkiye's western city of Canakkale while attempting to illegally cross the sea border in the Aegean Sea, the Haberturk daily reported on Tuesday. A fishing ship sailing on a suspicious route towards Italy was intercepted by two Coast Guard boats, revealing a human smuggling scheme, it said. Organizers were arrested with charges of human trafficking, and 226 migrants were transferred to a "processing center" pending legal procession or deportation, it added. Amid the soaring costs of living and a deteriorating global economy, many cross illegally into Türkiye either with hopes of establishing a new life or reaching Europe. Turkish law enforcement is on a campaign to com

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775 illegal migrants detained in Türkiye after human smuggling busts: media

STORY: 775 illegal migrants detained in Türkiye after human smuggling busts: media DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of illegal migrants put on the police boat in Izmir, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 2. various of illegal migrants gathering together in Izmir, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 3. various of gendarmerie teams providing water and food to the arrested illegal migrants in Izmir, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 4. various of illegal migrants put into gendarmerie vehicles in Izmir, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: At least 775 illegal migrants and five organizers were detained in the Turkish western city of Izmir over the last weeks, the state-run broadcaster TRT reported on Wednesday. Twenty different human smuggling schemes in different districts of Izmir were foiled from July 7 to 18, it said. Five suspects, who reportedly attempted to smuggle the migrants to the Greek i

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Commentary: U.S. haunted by human-trafficking tragedy

STORY: Commentary: U.S. haunted by human-trafficking tragedy DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of newspaper titles and street views of the U.S. STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "The death toll of migrants in a sweltering 18-wheeler on Monday in San Antonio, Texas, has risen to 53, 40 male and 13 female. 'Deaths of 53 migrants in Texas stoke grief, fears of a deadly summer' -- this is the title of the report by The Washington Post. 'Tractor-trailers are common because these criminal organizations are trying to maximize profit.' 'When U.S. Immigration Policy Kills' -- this is the title of the commentary by The Wall Street Journal. 'Human smuggling is an ugly business, and sometimes a murderous one. The death of at least 50 migrants trapped in a truck in broiling heat is a crime, but it's also another sign that America lacks a humane, sensible immigratio

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather near the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 27, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather near the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 27, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-VICTIM-MOURNING

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman burns incense during a vigil to mourn the victims of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-VICTIM-MOURNING

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman lays plastic flowers at the site of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-VICTIM-MOURNING

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather for a vigil to mourn the victims of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-VICTIM-MOURNING

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman speaks during a vigil to mourn the victims of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-VICTIM-MOURNING

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Memorials are placed at the site of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-VICTIM-MOURNING

(220629) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather for a vigil to mourn the victims of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, a major city in south central U.S. state Texas, has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An ambulance leaves the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 27, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People gather at the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 27, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 27, 2022 shows the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Police officers guard the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 28, 2022 shows road signs near the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A police officer stands guard around the perimeter of the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 27, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Police cordon off the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- First responders work at the scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 27, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIGRANTS-DEATH TOLL

(220628) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The scene of an alleged human smuggling mass casualty event is cordoned off in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on June 28, 2022. The death toll of migrants found on Monday inside a "cloned" and abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio has risen to 50, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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Human smuggling suspect extradited from Thailand

NARITA, Japan - Koichiro Bekku arrives at Narita airport near Tokyo on a flight from Bangkok accompanied by Japanese police officers on June 11, 2010. Bekku is suspected of being a member of a ring involved in sending illegal workers from Thailand to Japan. (Kyodo)

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Human smuggling suspect extradited from Thailand

NARITA, Japan - Koichiro Bekku (C) arrives at Narita airport near Tokyo on a flight from Bangkok accompanied by Japanese police officers on June 11, 2010. Bekku is suspected of being a member of a ring involved in sending illegal workers from Thailand to Japan. (Kyodo)

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N. Koreans allegedly tried to enter Shanghai school

SHANGHAI, China - Photo shows a Japanese school in Shanghai which a group of North Koreans attempted to enter with the help of Fumiaki Yamada, leader of a Japanese nongovernmental organization and an assistant professor at the Osaka University of Economics. According to a Chinese official, Yamada and 11 others were detained last week for organizing human smuggling and endangering the Japanese school and its students. (Kyodo)