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Ministers in Balıkesir: Explosion site last inspected in August

Ministers in Balıkesir: Explosion site last inspected in August

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has stated that a seven-person panel of experts has been formed and that four public prosecutors coordinated by a deputy head prosecutor will handle the investigation.

25 December 2024

Minister Yerlikaya: '262 individuals wanted with a Red Notice have been apprehended'

Minister Yerlikaya: '262 individuals wanted with a Red Notice have been apprehended'

Minister of Interior announced that, since he took office, 270,224 people have been detained in drug operations nationwide, with 24,302 of them being arrested.

Yerlikaya: All police officers will be equipped with cameras

Yerlikaya: All police officers will be equipped with cameras

Starting from 2025, all police officers will wear body cameras. The entirety of conversations between the police and citizens will be recorded, capturing the conduct and behavior of my police officers and gendarmes," said the minister.

29 February 2024

Twenty three people from 12 countries with search warrants detained in operations

Twenty three people from 12 countries with search warrants detained in operations

Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced that operations were carried out in 6 provinces against 23 individuals with search warrants in Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, South Korea, Iraq, Iran, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Jordan.

19 February 2024

Shooting attack in front of courthouse in İstanbul

Shooting attack in front of courthouse in İstanbul

Interior MinisterYerlikaya stated that today at 11:46, an attack was carried out at the checkpoint in front of the C Gate of the İstanbul Çağlayan Courthouse. He mentioned that one female and one male assailant were killed, and 3 police officers and 6 other individuals were injured. He also stated that the assailants were members of the DHKP/C organization. President Erdoğan announced that one person injured in the attack died in hospital.

6 February 2024

A thousand and 668 firearms seized in an 'unlicensed weapon' operation

A thousand and 668 firearms seized in an 'unlicensed weapon' operation

A total of 2,036 individuals were detained in an operation conducted across 78 provinces targeting individuals carrying unlicensed weapons and weapon smugglers.

15 January 2024

Nationwide operation targets financial crime networks in 63 cities, over 300 detained

Nationwide operation targets financial crime networks in 63 cities, over 300 detained

The police seized unlicensed firearms, fake proficiency certificates and counterfeit disability reports during raids.

20 December 2023

Operation against 39 organized crime organizations in 37 provinces

Operation against 39 organized crime organizations in 37 provinces

It is alleged that criminal organizations use auto galleries, restaurants, and similar businesses as a front to engage in usury with high interest rates. They are accused of threatening individuals with weapons and looting those who cannot repay their debts.

12 December 2023

Turkey freezes assets of 62 individuals and 20 foundations

Turkey freezes assets of 62 individuals and 20 foundations

The assets of 62 individuals and 20 foundations and associations have been frozen, according to the decision published in the Official Gazette. The move comes as part of measures taken on grounds of alleged "financing of terrorism."

29 November 2023

Interior Ministry enforces reinstatement verdicts for dismissed police chiefs

Interior Ministry enforces reinstatement verdicts for dismissed police chiefs

Following the replacement of the minister, the ministry has started implementing court rulings.

Floods in Turkey's Black Sea region claim three lives, minister confirms

Floods in Turkey's Black Sea region claim three lives, minister confirms

Floods after torrential rainfall have affected several cities in Turkey's north, resulting in waterlogging, landslises and rockfalls.

Snowfall in İstanbul: Trucks, articulated lorries banned from traffic

Snowfall in İstanbul: Trucks, articulated lorries banned from traffic

The İstanbul Governor has announced that the articulated lorries and trucks that want to enter İstanbul from Anatolia and Thrace will not be allowed to enter the city.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 'For God’s sake, don’t go out,' says İstanbul Governor

COVID-19 in Turkey: 'For God’s sake, don’t go out,' says İstanbul Governor

Amid increasing numbers of cases and fatalities, İstanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya has called on COVID-19 patients and close contacts: “As the governor of this city, I want you to do something: For God’s sake, don’t go out. What else can I say?”

3 September 2020

Flood claims one life in İstanbul

Flood claims one life in İstanbul

İstanbul Governor Yerlikaya has announced that a person around 30 years old has died as a result of a brook overflowing its banks in Esenyurt district.