Turkish authorities take down organized crime syndicate in Operation Mahzen-36 VIDEO

Turkish authorities have launched Operation Mahzen-36, targeting a criminal network operating across eight provinces, with its hub located in Bursa.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared details of the operation on his social media page, underscoring the significant strides made in dismantling the criminal syndicate, Caliber.Az reports.

Bursa merkezli 8️⃣ ilde Jandarma tarafından düzenlenen “MAHZEN-36” operasyonlarında elebaşılığını Semed Ötünç' ün yaptığı Organize Suç Örgütü Çökertildi❗️

Operasyonlarda elebaşının da içerisinde bulunduğu organize suç örgütü üyesi 4⃣2️⃣ şüpheli yakalandı❗️

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"During the operation, we successfully dismantled an organized criminal organization, apprehending a total of 42 suspects, including the mastermind behind the illicit activities," stated Yerlikaya.

In a coordinated effort involving extensive operative-search measures, law enforcement authorities seized a cache of unlicensed firearms, illicit narcotics, and a substantial volume of digital evidence, shedding light on the scope and scale of the criminal operations.

Operation Mahzen-36 represents a robust response to the threat posed by organized crime, reaffirming Turkey's commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.

As investigations continue and perpetrators are brought to justice, Turkish authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to combat organized crime and uphold the rule of law across the nation.