Turkey and Northern Cyprus police detain suspects in shooting, drug import and customs fraud cases

In the Turkish city of Trabzon, a dispute turned violent when suspect Y. E. Z. shot S. M. in the leg. Police arrested Z., processed him at the station and a court ordered his detention pending trial.

Authorities in Northern Cyprus (Lefkoşa) apprehended H. Y. after he was stopped at the South Cyprus border with about 4 g of cannabis. The investigation also led to the arrest of D. Ö. G. and M. B., who were later sentenced to short custodial terms, while Y. Y. was released on bail under strict conditions.

Customs officers at Ercan Airport seized sound‑system equipment valued at 118,556 TL from a suitcase belonging to I. A. The individual was fined 355,668 TL, left the country without paying, and was detained on re‑entry, later released on bail pending further proceedings.