Turkish coast guard teams have detained 34 illegal migrants in a fiberglass boat near the Turkish resort of Marmaris, Mugla County (southwestern Turkey), Turkish state television TRT Haber reported.

The Coast Guard launched the operation after receiving a signal that a group of illegal migrants would sail from the area.

Two people suspected of organizing illegal trafficking were also detained during the operation.

Turkey's coast guard has captured more than 17,400 illegal migrants since the beginning of the year, TRT Haber reported.

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