Çanakkale police arrest suspects in 10 million TL fraud and smuggling operations

Police in Çanakkale, Turkey, conducted a series of security operations between September 28 and October 5, 2026, resulting in several arrests for fraud and human smuggling.

In Gelibolu, two suspects were arrested for a 10 million TL fraud scheme. The individuals allegedly impersonated police officers to deceive citizens. Following a police investigation, the suspects were apprehended in Istanbul and Izmir and subsequently remanded in custody.

Additionally, authorities intercepted 47 irregular migrants attempting to leave the country illegally via Çanakkale. Five suspects identified as organizers of these illegal crossings were arrested. Law enforcement also seized various items during the migration crackdown, including five vehicles, 26 life jackets, 16 lifebuoys, and air pumps.

During broader security inspections, police checked 12,402 individuals and 2,520 vehicles. These efforts led to the arrest of five people wanted for various crimes, the seizure of 170 grams of narcotics, 24 drug pills, two handguns, and 36 cartridges, and the issuance of administrative fines to 598 drivers for traffic violations.