Türkiye launches operation Mercek-26 against arms smuggling VIDEO

Türkiye has successfully executed Mercek-26 Operation, targeting arms smuggling and illegal weapon possession across all 81 provinces.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the operation's results on his social media platform X, Caliber.Az reports.

8️⃣1️⃣ ilde Silah Kaçakçılarına ve Ruhsatsız Silah Taşıyan Şahıslara yönelik “MERCEK-26” operasyonları düzenlendi❗️

Operasyonlar sonucu:
📍1️⃣.2️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ Ruhsatsız Tabanca,
📍5️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ Kurusıkıdan Çevrilmiş Tabanca,
📍4️⃣3️⃣ Uzun Namlulu Tüfek,
📍6️⃣6️⃣3️⃣ Ruhsatsız Av Tüfeği olmak üzere… pic.twitter.com/JEvZQGFpRn

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) September 28, 2024

During the extensive operation, authorities seized a total of 2,511 firearms and took action against 2,310 individuals suspected of involvement in arms trafficking and the illegal carrying of weapons.

The initiative underscores Türkiye's commitment to combating organized crime and enhancing public safety.

By Vafa Guliyeva