In a statement on his social media account, Yerlikaya said the following:
On May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day, 212 events were completed across 78 of our provinces with the participation of a total of 286 thousand 584 citizens.
Within the scope of the events, a total of 409 individuals were taken into custody for violating Law No. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations: 407 in Istanbul, 1 in Tokat, and 1 in Van.
Regarding the "Wreath Laying and Leaving Carnations at Kazancı Hill" event at Taksim Square, 13 events were held with the participation of 817 people organized by 13 labor unions.
A total of 122 thousand 777 of our heroic police officers served across our country to ensure that May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day passed in peace and security.
I sincerely thank all our security forces who performed their duties with great devotion and sacrifice.
News Source: 12punto
