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Istanbul police expand tech‑driven security sweeps
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On 31 July 2026 Police Chief Selami Yıldız led a further anti‑crime inspection in the Esenyurt district. district as part of the city‑wide “Huzur İstanbul” campaign. The operation, organized by the Istanbul Police Directorate, employed helicopters, drones and multiple ground units to stop and search vehicles, conduct run General Information Database checks on drivers and passengers, and examine bags and belongings. Yıldız met residents, handed out small gifts to children and reiterated the force’s pledge to dismantle organised‑crime networks, stating “from the leader to the shooter, we will root out every criminal network.” The sweep crackdown was presented as part of highlighted in a promotional video that featured the ongoing “Huzur İstanbul” campaign to keep neighborhoods safe and peaceful, extending slogan “Gök Kubbe, Mavi Vatan, Şanlı Topraklar,” underscoring the force’s readiness across land, air and sea. More than 2,000 officers, road checkpoints and aerial support were deployed city‑wide, technology‑enabled security operations that began resulting in June. 726 arrests, the seizure of 24 illegal firearms, 797 g of narcotics and fines exceeding 2.2 million Turkish lira.
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- 2026-08-01 18:05 UTC Istanbul police expand tech‑driven security sweeps
- 2026-07-31 09:03 UTC Istanbul police expand tech‑driven security sweeps
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