Turkey conducts nationwide operation to apprehend 912 wanted individuals

Turkish security forces conducted a massive nationwide operation across 81 provinces to apprehend individuals with finalized prison sentences. Coordinated by the Ministry of Interior, the Gendarmerie General Command, the General Directorate of Security, the Coast Guard Command, and various Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, the 24-hour operation involved 8,285 teams and 25,395 personnel.

A total of 912 individuals were apprehended. The breakdown of prison sentences among those caught includes 751 people with sentences of 0-5 years, 100 people with 5-10 years, 48 people with 10-20 years, and 13 people with sentences exceeding 20 years.

The crimes for which the individuals were wanted included theft (102), fraud (63), drug trafficking (69), murder (23), robbery (23), sexual offenses (19), and violations of the Anti-Smuggling Law (26). Additionally, two individuals were wanted for FETÖ/PDY membership. The Ministry of Interior emphasized its commitment to maintaining public order and ensuring that those attempting to evade justice do not remain free on the streets.