8 Arrests in Crypt Operations Targeting Organized Crime Groups
A major blow has been dealt to an organized crime group led by İsmail Yavuz in the “Mahzen-31” operations conducted in Balıkesir. Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya announced the successful outcome of the operations, which resulted in the arrest of 8 suspects, including the ringleader.
The operations, coordinated by the Kepsut Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Gendarmerie General Command KOM Department, targeted members of the organized crime group involved in various criminal activities such as drug manufacturing and trafficking, deprivation of liberty, looting, theft, extortion, and torture. The suspects were found to have used debt, threats, and violence to carry out their criminal activities.
During the operations in Balıkesir and Bursa, law enforcement authorities seized hunting rifles, drugs, and multiple mobile phones believed to be used in criminal activities. Minister Yerlikaya emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards organized crime groups and gangs, promising swift and decisive action against those who disturb the peace and safety of the people.
In a statement on his social media account, Yerlikaya commended the Kepsut Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the gendarmerie for their courage and dedication in dismantling the organized crime group. He reassured the public that the government will continue to crackdown on criminal organizations of any size and bring them to justice.
The successful operations have once again demonstrated the commitment of Turkish authorities to combatting organized crime and ensuring the safety and security of the citizens. The nation’s prayers and support are with the law enforcement agencies involved in these critical operations.
