# Sincan Municipality supermarket security investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sincan-municipality-supermarket-security-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-24T10:59:57.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Sincan Municipality in Ankara launched administrative and legal proceedings against a chain supermarket following complaints that the retailer was taping customers' bags and pouches to prevent theft. The store had also been requiring shoppers to leave personal belongings in small on-site lockers.

Ismail Can Ocak, General Coordinator of Sincan Municipality, stated that security measures should not involve treating citizens as ‘potential suspects’ or disregarding their dignity and personal rights. The supermarket, which had previously faced sanctions for improper price labeling, was under investigation by municipal police.

Following a review of security footage and an investigation by municipal police, the municipality issued a formal notice declaring the practice a violation of personal liberty, security, property rights, and consumer legislation. The matter was also reported to the Ministry of Trade. The supermarket subsequently ended the practice, and municipal officials confirmed that inspections showed the policy had been discontinued.

## Claims

- A chain supermarket in Sincan, Ankara, taped customers' bags and required them to be placed in lockers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sincan Municipality issued a formal notification to the supermarket to end the practice. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The municipality determined the practice violated personal liberty, security, property rights, and consumer legislation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The municipality reported the incident to the Ministry of Trade. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The supermarket has ceased the bag-taping and locker practice following the municipality's notice. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Sincan Municipality bans bag-sealing practice at supermarket

Sincan Municipality in Ankara has banned a chain supermarket from taping customers' bags shut and requiring them to be stored in lockers, citing violations of personal liberty and consumer rights.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sincan-municipality-bans-bag-sealing-practice-at-supermarket

### 2026-10-20: Sincan Municipality investigates supermarket for taping customer bags

Sincan Municipality is taking legal action against a supermarket that taped customers' bags and forced them to use lockers to prevent theft, labeling the practice an insult to citizen dignity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sincan-municipality-investigates-supermarket-for-taping-customer-bags

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