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Akdeniz Mayor Hosyar Sariyildiz and five members of the municipal council were detained in Mersin on charges related to terrorism, according to authorities.
The investigation, led by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and coordinated by the Provincial Police Department, includes allegations of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization," "membership in an armed terrorist organization," "violating the law on the prevention of financing terrorism," and "breaching the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations."
Footages from the Akdeniz Municipality and the security around it. (AA Video)
The synchronized operations were carried out by the Counterterrorism Branch of the Provincial Police. Those detained include:
Police reported that the arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into activities violating counterterrorism laws.
Footages from the Akdeniz Municipality and the security around it. (AA Video)
Following the operation, police took extensive security measures around the Akdeniz Municipality building.
Tactical vehicles, including TOMA water cannon trucks, and riot police units were stationed around the area as the investigation continued.
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