974 unlicensed weapons seized in 73 provinces, 1,131 suspects detained

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on X that 974 weapons were seized and 1,131 suspects were detained across 73 provinces as part of the Mercek-12 operations.

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974 unlicensed weapons seized in 73 provinces, 1,131 suspects detained

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared the details of the Mercek-12 operations on X.

Yerlikaya stated the following:

"In the 'MERCEK-12' operations, which have been ongoing for 4 days against individuals carrying unlicensed weapons and arms smugglers in 73 provinces, a total of 974 weapons were seized, including 710 unlicensed pistols, 60 pistols converted from blank-firing guns, 23 long-barreled rifles, and 181 unlicensed hunting rifles. 1,131 suspects were detained and handed over to justice."

7?3?? İlde Ruhsatsız Silah Taşıyan Şahıslara ve Silah Kaçakçılarına yönelik 4 gündür devam eden “MERCEK-12” Operasyonlarında;
??7??1??0?? Ruhsatsız Tabanca,
??6??0?? Kurusıkıdan Çevrilmiş Tabanca,
??2??3?? Uzun Namlulu Tüfek,
??1??8??1?? Ruhsatsız Av Tüfeği olmak üzere toplam
??9??7??4?? Silah… pic.twitter.com/XEOMSUvDv8
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) February 20, 2024

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974 unlicensed weapons seized in 73 provinces, 1,131 suspects detained

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