Student arrested in Girne after live bullet found in makeup bag

A 19-year-old student, identified by the initials B. A., was arrested at the Girne Police Department after an X-ray machine detected a live 7.65 mm bullet in her makeup bag. The incident occurred on September 21 while the individual was visiting the station to complete school registration procedures.

During questioning, the suspect claimed she found the bullet on the ground in Turkey and placed it in her bag. Following the investigation, the suspect was charged with the illegal possession and carrying of explosive materials.

A judge at the Girne District Court, Mine G. Serden, ordered a ban on the suspect's travel abroad pending trial. The court also required a cash bail of 100,000 TL and a personal guarantee of 1 million TL to ensure her appearance at future court proceedings.