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Turkish police arrest suspects in Esenler and Uzunköprü incidents

Police in Turkey have conducted separate operations resulting in the arrest of suspects involved in violent crimes. In Esenler, authorities apprehended a suspect, identified as İ. Ş., who was wanted for five different offenses, including intentional homicide. The suspect attempted to evade capture by jumping between rooftops but was detained by police. During the operation, another individual, A. B., who had 18 prior criminal records, was also taken into custody. Officers recovered a handgun and ammunition at the scene.

In the Uzunköprü district of Edirne, a stabbing incident left one person dead and another seriously injured. The victim, R. K., succumbed to injuries after being struck in the heart and jaw. The second victim, B. G., was transferred to Edirne Medical Faculty Hospital in critical condition. Police identified the suspect as 52-year-old M. G., who was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Following a joint operation by police and gendarmerie, the suspect was apprehended in Çavuşlu Village and subsequently arrested by judicial authorities.

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Edirne · Esenler · Uzunköprü