Türkiye holds Operation Mahzen-39 VIDEO

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said that the operations were carried out against criminal gangs in eight Turkish provinces with a centre in Diyarbakir as part of Operation Mahzen-39.

“Some 33 suspects who were members of a criminal gang led by leader Umut Oken were detained during the operation in Diyarbakir, Ankara, Bingol, Antalya, Aydın, Bursa, Corum and Kahramanmaras. Around 14 unlicensed pistols, two automatic pistols, two hunting rifles and a lot of ammunition were seized as a result of searches,” Caliber.Az reports citing Yerlikaya’s message on X.

“Our operations against criminal gangs will continue at dawn and dusk, we always act against those who create criminal gangs and disturb civilians,” the minister said.

Diyarbakır merkezli 8️⃣ ilde düzenlenen “MAHZEN-39” operasyonlarında Elebaşılığını Umut Öken’in (Cezaevinde) yaptığı Organize Suç Örgütü çökertildi❗️

Operasyonlarda organize suç örgütü üyesi 3️⃣3️⃣ şüpheli yakalandı❗️

Aziz Milletimizin Bilmesini İsterim ki;
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— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) May 8, 2024