Gang operation in 3 provinces: 12 detained

In the operation carried out in 3 provinces centered in Istanbul, 12 suspects accused of armed attacks against 7 different workplaces were caught.

Istanbul Provincial Police Department's Organized Crimes Fighting Branch Directorate and Intelligence Branch Directorate teams launched an operation against the perpetrators of armed attacks against workplaces in Istanbul, in the work carried out under the coordination of the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

In the investigations carried out within the framework of the investigation; The shooting of a workplace operating in Esenyurt district on 7 October, the shooting of a workplace operating in Güngören on 9 October and the arson attack of a vehicle in the same district on the same day, the shooting of a gallery operating in Esenyurt district on 19 October, the threat of a person on behalf of a criminal organization on 20 October, individuals who supplied weapons on behalf of a criminal organization on 28 October and a business operating in Güngören district on 30 October. The perpetrators of the arson attack were identified one by one.

Police teams caught and detained 12 suspects within the scope of a simultaneous operation carried out at 17 different addresses in Istanbul, Adana and Bursa this morning to capture the suspects who were found to be connected to 7 separate incidents. During the searches carried out at the addresses in question, 1 unlicensed gun was seized.

After the captured suspects were taken into custody, they were taken to the Istanbul Police Department to take their statements. On the other hand, the moments of armed attacks against workplaces were reflected in security camera footage.