Operation against criminal organizations in Istanbul. 289 people were caught in 30 days
In the operations carried out in the last 30 days, 175 suspects were arrested and many weapons were seized.
Quick Look
- In operations against organized crime organizations and motorcycle gangs in Istanbul between 10 September and 10 October 2026, 289 people were caught and 175 were arrested.
- A large number of weapons and ammunition were seized during the operations in which 85 criminal acts were investigated.
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Why It Matters
Comprehensive operations against organized crime organizations were carried out across Istanbul between 10 September and 10 October 2026.
289 suspects were caught and 175 suspects were arrested in the operations carried out in the last 30 days against organized crime organizations, gun smugglers and motorcycle criminal gangs across Istanbul.
Legal proceedings against 51 suspects continue.
The operations carried out between September 10 and October 10, 2026 were carried out against individuals engaged in arms manufacturing, trade and smuggling, and motorcycle criminal gangs involved in crimes such as workplace shooting, looting, wounding, threats and intentional killing.
As a result of studies carried out against 85 separate criminal acts; 153 pistols, 1 long-barreled weapon, 1 automatic pistol, 6 hunting rifles and 1,024 cartridges were seized.
Additionally, between the same dates, 20 shooting attempts across Istanbul were prevented by red-handed interventions or before the crime took place.
Open Questions
- What are the names of the organizations to which the arrested suspects are affiliated?
