Social media operation in 10 provinces based in Istanbul: 10 detained

In the operation carried out in 10 provinces centered in Istanbul, 10 suspects who were determined to have shared fights, threats, insults, tension and victimization content on social media were detained.

OPERATION ON INAPPROPRIATE SHARES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Istanbul Public Security Branch Directorate teams carried out a study on the findings within the scope of virtual patrol, with the support of the Cyber Crimes Branch Directorate, under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

The teams determined that the suspects, who made live broadcasts on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and

10 SUSPECTS CAUGHT

The teams organized simultaneous operations in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Kocaeli, Muğla, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Malatya and Elazığ to catch the suspects who were found to have committed the crimes of "inciting or humiliating the public to hatred and hostility" and "obscenity".

Necessary tests were also performed on 10 suspects detained during the operation to detect drug or stimulant use. The suspects were taken to the police station for processing.