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A Japanese Peace Bell gifted to Türkiye's northwestern province of Yalova by its Japanese sister city, Tonami, 37 years ago has been recovered following a theft investigation, with two suspects arrested and a third still being sought, local authorities announced Wednesday.
The Yalova Governor's Office said provincial police identified three suspects in connection with the theft. Two were taken into custody and subsequently arrested by judicial authorities, while efforts to track down the remaining suspect are ongoing.
As part of the investigation, authorities also launched legal proceedings against three scrap dealers who purchased the stolen bell. They are being investigated on suspicion of purchasing or accepting property obtained through a crime.
The bell, originally presented to Yalova by Japan's Tonami municipality as a symbol of friendship between the sister cities, was handed over to the Yalova Municipality's Parks and Gardens Department so it could be returned to its original display location.
Yalova Governor Ahmet Hamdi Usta thanked the provincial police department and its officers for their efforts in swiftly resolving the case.
Usta also emphasized that authorities would continue their work to maintain public order and combat crime.
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