Simultaneous operations were carried out in 4 provinces centered in Adana against the criminal organization known publicly as the “Aksoylar (Şirinler)”. 61 suspects were detained in the operation.
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, technical and physical surveillance was carried out regarding the organization, which is stated to be led by Mehmet Şirin Aksoy. A total of 89 suspects were identified in the investigation, 45 of whom are members of the armed criminal organization and 44 of whom are linked to the organization's members.
It was alleged that the suspects were involved in crimes such as intentional homicide, attempted intentional homicide, qualified robbery, and deprivation of liberty, primarily in Adana; and that they also engaged in armed clashes with other criminal organizations.
The investigation also assessed that the organization carried out collection activities on behalf of the organization and provided financial support to its members in penal institutions. Following the work, dawn raids were conducted at the identified addresses.
During the searches, 15 unlicensed pistols, 3 shotguns, a large number of cartridges, and digital materials were seized. The discovery of police vests and bulletproof vests at the addresses also drew attention. It was determined that the suspects used these vests in armed attacks.
News Source: 12punto
