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Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the successful conclusion of "Kuyu-37," an extensive nationwide operation against a major organized crime syndicate allegedly led by Ramazan Baygara, currently detained abroad and wanted by Interpol.
The operation spanned 16 provinces, resulting in the arrest of 270 suspects linked to various criminal activities.
Footages from the operations
In coordination with the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the General Directorate of Security’s Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) Department, law enforcement conducted raids in cities including Adana, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Mersin and Antalya.
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Statement from Official X Page of Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye
The suspects are accused of participating in 83 different criminal acts, including drug trafficking, weapon smuggling, extortion, fraud and privacy violations.
Authorities have initiated investigations against the suspects for a range of charges, such as:
Minister Yerlikaya praised the efforts of the Adana Prosecutor's Office and the dedicated police officers, stating, "We commend the courage of our officers. May they always be safe. The prayers of our people are with them."
The operation yielded significant seizures, including:
Authorities also placed temporary holds on assets, including eight houses, two plots of land, one vehicle, four motorcycles and 19 bank accounts.
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