In Istanbul, teams from the Public Security Branch Directorate placed an address under surveillance, believed to be where suspects were staying, during an investigation into incidents that occurred in Kağıthane and Eyüpsultan. It was alleged that the individuals, who were believed to have come to Istanbul from outside the province, were preparing for attacks on business people.
An operation was conducted on the identified address in Kağıthane on November 3. During the raid, 4 suspects found in the house were apprehended and taken into custody. It was reported that the suspects were preparing for an action in the safe house they had allegedly rented and were caught by police teams before they could take action.
WARRANT RECORDS AND PRISON SENTENCES IDENTIFIED
During the questioning of the detained suspects, it was determined that they had numerous outstanding warrants and finalized prison sentences. It was noted that suspect B.A. had an outstanding warrant, while S.D. had 4 outstanding warrants and a finalized prison sentence of 12 years and 15 months.
It was determined that T.İ. had 2 outstanding warrants and a finalized prison sentence of 7 years and 6 months, while A.E. had 4 outstanding warrants, a finalized prison sentence of 10 years, 32 months, and 99 days, and 31 criminal records.
During the searches conducted at the address, 1 AK-47 long-barreled rifle, 3 magazines belonging to this weapon, and 50 rounds of 7.62 millimeter ammunition were seized. Additionally, 1 unlicensed 9 millimeter pistol, 2 magazines, and 71 rounds of ammunition were confiscated.
It was learned that police teams are examining the evidence seized after the operation. It was reported that the investigation initiated against the four suspects is ongoing.
News Source: 12punto
