RAWALPINDI: A total of 31 illegal Pakistani immigrants deported by Greek authorities arrived at Islamabad International Airport via Turkey on Thursday.

Soon after the deportees arrived, 20 were allowed to return home after the verification of their travel documents.

The remaining 11 were taken into custody by the Federal Investigation Agency’s immigration staff and sent to the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell for legal proceedings.

The immigrants had illegally travelled to Europe and were arrested by Greek authorities. They arrived on a scheduled flight amid tight security.

The deportees were from various parts of Punjab and will be sent back to their respective districts.

Published in Dawn, June 15th, 2018