22 migrants rescued, 4 suspects detained off coast of Marmaris

Twenty-two irregular migrants, including eight children, have been rescued off the coast of Marmaris district in Türkiye's Muğla province, and four suspects believed to be involved in migrant smuggling were detained.

Turkish media reported on the incident, according to Operativ Media.

The Afghan migrants, who were aboard two life rafts pushed back into Turkish territorial waters by the Greek Coast Guard, were rescued by the Turkish Coast Guard.

"Four migrant smuggling suspects were detained in connection with the incident," the report stated.