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Türkiye’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that nine suspects, including the alleged ringleader N.S., were detained in a coordinated police operation targeting the "Sevenler" organized crime group.
In a statement shared on social media, Minister Yerlikaya detailed the scope of the operation, which was conducted across six provinces, with Edirne as the central hub.
"Yesterday, in simultaneous operations launched across six provinces based in Edirne, we apprehended nine suspects, including the leader of the 'Sevenler' organized crime group," Yerlikaya stated.
The investigation was coordinated by the Edirne Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Department (KOM) of the Turkish National Police. Raids were carried out at 16 locations in Edirne, Istanbul, Batman, Mersin, Zonguldak, and Izmir.
The suspects are under investigation for:
During the raids, authorities seized:
Minister Yerlikaya praised the efforts of the Edirne governor, the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, and local police forces for their coordination and successful execution of the operation.
"We remain resolute in our fight against organized crime. No criminal or crime syndicate will go unpunished," he added.
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