Illegal immigrants arrested in their effort to enter Greece over the past ten years totalled 60,170, according to data made public by the Harbour Corps.

More specifically, from 2001 to August 31 2011, 60,170 illegal immigrants and 1,352 traffickers were arrested for attempted illegal entry into the country in 3,619 cases, while 953 vessels and 44 vehicles were confiscated.

Their overwhelming majority attempted to enter the country illegally from Turkey, since the arrested illegal immigrants coming from Turkey are 56,440 and the traffickers 999 in 871 cases.

Out of those arrested, 24,422 are Afghans, 7,719 Iraqis, 7,385 Palestinians, 7,296 Somalis, 2,407 Egyptians and in smaller number Iranians, Turks and others.