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Turkey extradites 76 fugitives from eight countries
The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced the extradition of 76 fugitives from eight different countries. Of the individuals returned, 29 were wanted internationally via Interpol red notices, while 47 were wanted at the national level.
The operation involved coordination with law enforcement agencies across several nations. The breakdown of the individuals captured by country includes 61 from Georgia, 4 from Greece, 4 from Germany, 2 from France, 2 from the United States, and one each from the United Kingdom, Serbia, and Azerbaijan.
Turkish authorities stated that the operation was carried out by various departments, including the Interpol-Europol Department, Intelligence, Narcotics, Cyber Crimes, and Counter-Terrorism units. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to tracking fugitives abroad to ensure that criminals cannot evade justice by fleeing the country.