Woman who entered north Cyprus illegally a year ago, arrested after trying to leave legally

A woman who entered northern Cyprus illegally in 2023 by hiding in a trailer was caught while attempting to leave through legal means. 

The suspect was arrested and brought to court.

The suspect identified as Z.P.K., a Turkish national reportedly entered north Cyprus in April 2023 by hiding in a truck trailer that has not yet been identified. She was caught while attempting to leave through legal means. 

Police in a court statement said there was no legal entry record of the suspect in immigration records. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to illegally entering the country on April 16, 2023, by hiding in a truck trailer.

The police noted that the investigation is ongoing, aiming to determine which truck was used for entry and what the suspect was doing while staying illegally in the country.

The police request for an additional detention period against the suspect.

Speaking in court, the suspect stated: "I want to return. My mother has health issues. There is an ongoing investigation against me in Turkey, and I want to resolve it. I also wish for my legal process here to be completed as soon as possible."