The 'Mercek-13' operation was carried out in 75 provinces targeting individuals carrying unlicensed weapons and arms smugglers.
During the 4-day operations, a total of 844 weapons were seized, including 641 unlicensed pistols, 50 blank-firing guns converted into live firearms, 19 long-barreled rifles, and 134 unlicensed hunting rifles.
Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that 1,031 individuals were processed within the scope of the operation.
Yerlikaya's statement is as follows;
7?5?? ilde Ruhsatsız Silah Taşıyan Şahıslara ve Silah Kaçakçılarına yönelik 4?? gündür devam eden “MERCEK-13” operasyonlarında;
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) March 11, 2024
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??1??3??4?? Ruhsatsız Av Tüfeği olmak üzere toplam
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News Source: 12punto
