- BIST10011,210+0.52%
- USD49.76+0.22%
- EUR55.75+0.28%
- GOLD4,035.20-0.08%
- INTEREST36.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN80,082+0.09%
- October 27, 202613°
- BIST10011,210+0.52%
- USD49.76+0.22%
- EUR55.75+0.28%
- GOLD4,035.20-0.08%
- INTEREST36.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN80,082+0.09%
- October 27, 202613°
Interior Minister Çiftçi: 1,741 operations targeted 625 organized crime groups this year
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that 1,741 operations targeting 625 organized crime groups had been carried out this year and that more than 8,000 suspects had been arrested. Çiftçi said efforts to combat organized crime would be intensified in November and December.
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced after the Security Meeting, which addressed the fight against smuggling, organized crime and financial crimes, that 1,741 operations targeting 625 organized crime groups had been carried out since the beginning of the year. More than 8,000 suspects were arrested in the operations.
Çiftçi said that combating new-generation organized crime gangs had been among their priorities since the beginning of his term in office, adding that the operations were continuing resolutely both domestically and abroad.
Extraditions increased five- to sixfold
Çiftçi said extraditions from abroad had risen to five or six times the average of the past five years and that efforts would be intensified to narrow organized crime groups’ areas of activity.
“We will make significant progress in November and December”
Çiftçi said, “Over the next two months, in November and December, when we intensify the fight against organized crime groups, we will hopefully make significant progress on this issue as well.”
Addressing those who extort money from citizens, Çiftçi said, “We will find those who flee and those who hide and hand them over to justice.” Çiftçi added, “We will not let the gangs breathe.”
Have a story, event or announcement of your own?Send us your news on WhatsApp
Spotted an error in this story?Report it on WhatsApp
Share on all social platforms
Sponsored Ads
Featured Listings
Loading featured properties...
Stay Updated with The Turkiye Times
Subscribe to be informed about special news, developments and announcements. We will keep you informed.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy
