Ammunition depots were seized in an organized crime operation in 16 provinces: 55 arrests

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that 198 suspects were caught in operations against organized crime organizations in 16 provinces, including Ankara and Istanbul, and 55 of them were arrested. A large number of weapons and ammunition, including 140 pistols, 61 shotguns and 2 long-barreled weapons, were seized during the operations.

IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY PROVIDE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS

According to the ministry's statement, the operations were carried out under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) and the chief public prosecutor's offices.

It was claimed that the suspects caught within the scope of the investigation provided logistical support to criminal organizations by trading weapons and ammunition, and that they formed armed organizations to commit crimes or were members of these organizations. It was also stated that the suspects gained unfair advantage from citizens through threats and force.

A LOT OF WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION WERE SEIZED

While 198 suspects were detained during the operations, 55 of them were arrested, and a judicial control order was issued for 29 people. It was reported that the procedures for other suspects are continuing.

During the searches, 140 pistols, 61 shotguns, 23 blank firing pistols and 2 long-barreled weapons, as well as many cartridges, magazines and gun parts were seized.