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Turkey police crackdown on organized crime

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2026-07-31 22:15 UTC → 2026-08-02 19:52 UTC · added ~~removed~~

In early July 2026, Istanbul police conducted a coordinated raid that seized 18 individuals suspected of belonging to a street gang. The operation was part of a broader effort by Turkish law‑enforcement agencies to dismantle organized‑crime networks. Later that month, on 31 July 2026, police from the Muğla Provincial Directorate’s Intelligence and Organized Crime (KOM) units carried out a ~~similar~~ raid in Bodrum. Five suspects were detained at in a hotel; two were placed in pre‑trial detention while the others were released the same day. ~~Seized digital material~~ Digital evidence linked the Bodrum group to the Istanbul operation and to suspects in İzmir, ~~showing~~ revealing a coordinated network that ~~sought financial gains from~~ extorted businesses across provinces and, ~~failing that,~~ if unsuccessful, planned armed ~~actions. The investigation uncovered plans to acquire~~ actions, including procurement of vehicles, weapons, ammunition and steel ~~vests,~~ vests. Following judicial review, two Bodrum suspects (identified as Ç. Ç. and ~~authorities indicated~~ R. E.) were ordered into custody, while the ~~crackdown would continue.~~ remaining three were released. The investigation also connected the Bodrum suspects to three additional members previously arrested in Istanbul and İzmir, underscoring the nationwide scope of the crackdown.

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