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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

86 clusters · 245 sources · last updated

Latest: Ankara authorities arrest 33 in illegal betting investigation

Turkey’s security drive intensified throughout July 2026, adding new layers to the multi‑front campaign against organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal gambling and terrorism. On 3 July, coordinated sweeps in 16 provi

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Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

84 clusters · 222 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey and Cyprus law enforcement conduct major narcotics operations

In mid-September 2026, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul launched two major investigations targeting individuals in the arts, sports, and social media sectors for facilitating drug use, blackmail,

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Turkey traffic-law crackdown and fines

31 clusters · 122 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey: Individual stories of life-saving aid, DIY repairs, and scam prevention

The nationwide traffic-law enforcement drive in Turkey continues to result in heavy administrative penalties for high-risk violations. Recent incidents in Bursa’s Yıldırım district involved a female driver who crashed in