Turkish Police Dismantle Criminal Organization in Major Istanbul and Yalova Raids

Major Police Operation Neutralizes Organized Crime Network

Seventeen Suspects Apprehended in Coordinated Raids

Turkish authorities have announced the successful dismantling of a major organized crime group in a large

• scale police operation. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that 17 suspects were captured in simultaneous raids conducted this morning in Istanbul and Yalova. The criminal network was allegedly led by an individual currently incarcerated in prison.




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Ranging Criminal Activities Uncovered




The police operation in Istanbul was coordinated by the Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and executed by the Istanbul Police Department's Organized Crime Combatting Branch. The suspects are accused of a range of serious crimes, including:





• Attempted Murder


• Intentional Injury


• Threats and Intimidation


• Property Damage


• Deprivation of Liberty


• Loan Sharking (Usury)


• Violations of Law No. 6136 and Turkish Penal Code Article 191

Targeted Raids on Safe Houses

The early morning raids targeted addresses in Istanbul's Gaziosmanpaşa, Eyüpsultan, and Sultangazi districts, as well as in Yalova. These locations were identified as safe houses for the criminal organization where suspects were hiding. The synchronized nature of the operation prevented the suspects from alerting each other.

Protecting Citizen Safety and Security

Minister Yerlikaya emphasized that the primary goal of such operations is to ensure the peace and security of citizens. He stated that the activities of these "city bandits" have been prevented from causing further harm to the public. The minister encouraged citizens to report any suspicious activity to the 112 Emergency Call Center, assuring them that authorities will take necessary action. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to not allowing any organized crime group to disrupt the nation's peace.

Minister Yerlikaya concluded by congratulating all security personnel involved in the successful operation.