Suspicious package alarm at Mecidiyeköy metrobus station
Numerous police teams were dispatched to the scene following a report of a suspicious package at the Şişli Mecidiyeköy metrobus station.
İHA
Istanbul witnessed moments of fear in the evening hours. Those arriving at the Mecidiyeköy metrobus station could not hide their surprise when they saw a large number of police officers.
A report of a suspicious package mobilized the police.
Police teams arriving at the scene evacuated the station and took security measures in the surrounding area.
Bomb disposal experts detonated the suspicious package, which was found to contain hardware supplies.
Operations at the scene are ongoing.