288 million TL operation by the Ministry of Trade! 10 luxury vehicles seized

Within the scope of an operation conducted by the Istanbul Customs Enforcement Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate teams of the Ministry of Trade, it was determined that the values of 9 luxury vehicles in the records of the Yeşilköy Customs Directorate were shown as lower than they were through fake invoices.

The Ministry of Trade stated that it continues its efforts to ensure security in trade and effectively combat smuggling in line with the "Century of Turkey-Century of Trade" vision. In the statement made by the Ministry, it was expressed that the investigations carried out by the Istanbul Customs Enforcement Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate prevented a public loss of 46 million liras by showing vehicle values as lower than they were with fake documents. In this context, 10 luxury vehicles with a total value of 288 million liras were seized.

While it was reported that the investigation into the incident is continuing under the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated that the Customs Enforcement Organization of the Ministry of Trade will continue its anti-smuggling efforts with determination, with the aim of protecting Turkey's economic interests and security, preventing unfair competition, and safeguarding the rights of honest traders.

News Source: İHA