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Turkish organized crime police operations

Overview

Turkish law enforcement has conducted major operations targeting organized crime groups across different regions.

In August 2026, police in the Reyhanlı district of Hatay targeted the ‘Çapinler’ and ‘Sasunlu’ groups. The operation, coordinated by the Reyhanlı Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, resulted in the detention of 16 suspects. Investigations indicated these groups were involved in 30 judicial incidents between 2024 and 2026, including attempted murder and firearm violations. Authorities noted the suspects used social media to display weapons and threaten the local population.

In September 2026, a large-scale operation led by the Kayseri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office targeted the ‘Şirinler’ crime group across five provinces: Kayseri, Istanbul, Antalya, Konya, and Kırıkkale. The group, allegedly led by Hacı Ömer Okuducu—a businessman in the meat industry and sports management—was linked to 89 criminal acts, including looting, deprivation of liberty, attempted murder, wounding, threats, and property damage.

During simultaneous raids on 40 locations, including 35 residences and 5 workplaces, police detained 32 suspects. Following judicial proceedings, 16 individuals were arrested while 16 were released under judicial control. Authorities seized various items, including a licensed firearm, ammunition, knives, documents, computers, and narcotics.

Entities

Hatay İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü · Reyhanlı · Hedef Et ve Et Mamülleri · Hacı Ömer Okuducu · H. Ö. O.

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 15 sources
    Kayseri police dismantle ‘Şirinler’ organized crime group

    Turkish police arrested 16 members of the ‘Şirinler’ organized crime group following raids across five provinces, targeting 89 alleged crimes including attempted murder and looting.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Reyhanlı police detain 16 suspects in operation against armed groups

    Police in Reyhanlı, Hatay, detained 16 suspects during a simultaneous operation targeting the ‘Çapinler’ and ‘Sasunlu’ armed criminal groups involved in dozens of violent incidents.

Sources

anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · aydinlik.com.tr · benguturk.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · habermeydan.com · haberport.com · indyturk.com · istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · kayserigundem.com.tr · konhaber.com · malatyaguncel.com · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · ogunhaber.com · philopraxis.ch · pusulahaber.com.tr · sondakika.com · turkgun.com · vanhabergazetesi.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr

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