18 Suspects Detained in Operation 'Streets Are Safe' in Istanbul
Quick Look
In the 'Streets Are Safe' operation carried out by the Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 18 of the 32 suspects who demanded money from business people under the name of 'street rights' over foreign GSM lines and shot and looted the workplaces of those who refused were detained, and 8 are still wanted.
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Why It Matters
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism and Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau launched an investigation by targeting a criminal group that demanded money from business people over foreign GSM lines under the name of "street right" and shot and looted the workplaces of those who refused.
18 suspects were detained in the "Streets Are Safe" operation in Istanbul. 8 suspects are wanted.
Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigation Bureau; An operation was carried out against the suspects, who were found to have demanded money under the name of "street rights" by sending messages and calls to business people across Istanbul via foreign GSM lines, shot and looted the workplaces of people who did not accept to give money, attempted to kill some victims, and participated in 8 separate actions in this context.
Simultaneous search, seizure and detention operations were carried out in Istanbul and Kars on September 14 in order to capture 26 of the 32 suspects, 6 of whom were in the penal institution.
18 suspects were detained. Efforts continue to capture 8 suspects who are on the run.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Efforts will continue to capture Fari 8 suspects.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Fari What are the identities of the 8 suspects?
- It is unknown how many victims this criminal group has.
- What evidence was collected during the operation?
