Turkish Ministry of Interior

Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

100 clusters · 292 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Turkish authorities conduct illegal betting operation across five provinces

Turkey’s security drive intensified throughout 2026, targeting organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and terrorism. In August, investigations into Dinamikpay Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A. Ş. led t

Turkey violent crime and judicial cold case developments

185 clusters · 269 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey police solve multiple long-term cold case murders

Turkey continues to see a significant wave of violent crimes alongside a major judicial push to resolve long-standing cold cases through the Ministry of Justice’s Unsolved Crimes Research Department. Justice Minister Akı

Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

11 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Borsa Istanbul investigation targets 109 suspects for fund manipulation

Turkish law enforcement continues to conduct large-scale operations targeting organized crime, fraud, and municipal corruption. Recent actions have expanded to address ‘new generation’ criminal networks and sophisticated

Interpol red notice arrests and extradition efforts

8 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey intensifies security diplomacy in Greece to combat organized crime

Law enforcement actions have resulted in the capture and extradition of several Turkish nationals wanted internationally via Interpol red notices. Previous operations included the arrest of H. B. in Amasya and a homicide

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

85 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Istanbul nightclub owners indicted in drug investigation

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

Traffic accidents and enforcement in Northern Cyprus

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkey and Northern Cyprus report various traffic and security updates

Traffic incidents and enforcement efforts in Northern Cyprus have been reported through mid-2026. Initial reports highlighted specific accidents in Girne and on the Ercan-İskele road, including a DUI arrest and a rollove

Drug seizures in Greece

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Law enforcement conducts major narcotics and security operations in Turkey and Cyprus

In September 2026, Greek authorities at the Port of Igoumenitsa seized approximately 300.88 kilograms of hydroponic skunk cannabis. The drugs were discovered in 296 airtight nylon packages hidden within a commercial truc

Turkish presidential administrative appointments

4 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces high-level appointments for YÖK and Cyber Security Presidency

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued several series of high-level appointment and dismissal decrees via the Official Gazette, affecting various sectors of Turkish public administration. Initial decrees focused on di