Organized Crime Leader Eric Schroeder Captured in Istanbul
Breaking News: Organized Crime Ringleader Eric Schroeder Caught in Istanbul Operation
In a recent announcement, Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya revealed that the notorious Organized Crime Organization Ringleader Eric Schroeder, wanted for a slew of crimes including drug trafficking and money laundering, was apprehended during the “KAFES-25” Operation in Istanbul.
Minister Yerlikaya shared the following details on his social media account:
“Eric Schroeder, who was the mastermind behind drug trade in Hamburg, has a criminal record with a Red Bulletin warrant. He is wanted for the establishment of a criminal organization and laundering of illicit assets. German authorities have accused him of trafficking 784 kg of marijuana and 154 kg of cocaine in 24 separate incidents. Additionally, he was implicated in the theft of a container containing 1.1 tons of cocaine in collaboration with members of the Hells Angels armed criminal organization. Furthermore, it was discovered that an international drug trafficker named Joseph Johannes Leijdekkers was conducting money transactions and laundering money for Schroeder in Europe.”
Following the operation, authorities seized 41,850 Euros and 38,000 Turkish Liras, 4 Rolex brand wristwatches, 5 mobile phones, 3 sim cards, as well as passports and identity cards under different names belonging to Schroeder.
Minister Yerlikaya commended the brave police officers involved in the operation, expressing his gratitude and stating, “May God not let stones touch your feet. Our nation’s prayers are with you🇹🇷. We are determined to cleanse our country from national and international organized crime organizations and poison traffickers.”
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