Arms Smuggling Operation Across 27 Provinces: 259 Suspects Detained

Details of the Large-Scale Operation The Gendarmerie General Command carried out simultaneous operations in 27 provinces targeting arms smugglers and individuals in possession of unlicensed firearms.
The raids were conducted at numerous pre-determined addresses following coordination between Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) department, and Public Security directorates.
Simultaneous Raids in 27 Provinces The operations were meticulously executed in the provinces of Aksaray, Ankara, Antalya, Artvin, Balıkesir, Batman, Bitlis, Burdur, Bursa, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Düzce, Hatay, Iğdır, İzmir, Kocaeli, Konya, Mardin, Muş, Nevşehir, Ordu, Samsun, Sakarya, Şanlıurfa, Şırnak, Trabzon, and Van.
A total of 259 suspects were apprehended and taken into custody during the sweep.
Seized Weapons and Ammunition During the searches, an illegal weapon manufacturing workshop was uncovered, and a significant amount of weaponry and ammunition was seized.
The confiscated items include: 27 long-barreled rifles 147 unlicensed pistols Numerous miscellaneous parts used in weapon manufacturing Legal proceedings have been initiated against the captured suspects for violating Law No.
6136 on Firearms and Knives.
Authorities stated that operations will continue with determination to ensure public peace and security.