CumhuriyetyesterdayCrime1 min readTürkiye

Gun smuggling operation: 244 unlicensed guns seized

20 suspects were detained in the 'Pinch' operation organized by the police forces.

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Provincial Police Department Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch teams carried out a 'Pinch' operation against illegal arms trade and organized crime.
During the operation, 20 suspects were caught and many weapons and ammunition were seized.

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Provincial Police Department Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch teams carried out an operation against illegal arms trade and organized crime organizations.

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Provincial Police Department Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch teams carried out a simultaneous 'Pinch' operation against 20 suspects who were found to be involved in illegal arms trade and "intentional wounding with a weapon", "shooting a workplace for the purpose of plunder" and "threats" in connection with organized crime organizations.

During searches made at the suspects' homes and workplaces; 244 unlicensed pistols, 244 magazines, 405 cartridges, 1 unlicensed rifle, 134 rifle cartridges, 108 grams of marijuana, 57 narcotic pills, 260 game chips used in gambling, 1 camera recorder, 1 notebook in which gambling debt records were kept were seized.

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The suspects are expected to be referred to the courthouse.
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

What will be the statements of the suspects in court?
Will the other connections behind the operation be solved?