52 wanted individuals apprehended, 16 school buses banned from traffic during school security inspections in Manisa

Between September 14 and October 20, 52 wanted individuals were apprehended during 3,053 inspections conducted in and around schools in Manisa; 352,962 Turkish Lira in fines were issued to school buses.

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52 wanted individuals apprehended, 16 school buses banned from traffic during school security inspections in Manisa

In Manisa, inspections targeting school surroundings and school buses have been increased for the safety of students. A total of 3,053 inspections were carried out between September 14 and October 20 as part of efforts coordinated by the Manisa Governor's Office and conducted by teams from the Provincial Police Department and the Provincial Gendarmerie Command.

A total of 7,999 personnel took part in the inspections. In addition to school surroundings, parks, gardens, workplaces, and abandoned buildings were also checked. As a result of the inquiries made, a total of 52 wanted individuals were apprehended.

An official providing information to students in a classroom and the students.

INTENSIVE CONTROLS AROUND SCHOOLS

Provincial Police Department teams participated in 2,107 inspections with 1,062 teams and 3,092 personnel. During these operations, 9,804 individuals were questioned; 1,769 parks, gardens, workplaces, and abandoned buildings were checked.

Security personnel on duty in front of a school building at night.

In the Gendarmerie's area of responsibility, operations were carried out with 2,171 teams and 4,907 personnel. Within this scope, 946 schools and their surroundings, as well as 2,028 parks, gardens, and workplaces were inspected; 10,498 individuals were questioned.

View of Gendarmerie personnel walking toward a school entrance during an inspection.

View of Gendarmerie and traffic personnel conducting an inspection at a school entrance.

352 THOUSAND 962 LIRA FINE FOR SCHOOL BUSES

School buses were also inspected to ensure the safe transportation of students to school. Violations were detected in 46 of the 5,895 vehicles checked by police teams. While a total of 180,542 Turkish Lira in fines were imposed on these vehicles, 16 school buses were banned from traffic.

View of a traffic police officer conducting a check next to a school bus.

In the bus inspections conducted by Gendarmerie teams, a total of 172,420 Turkish Lira in fines were issued to 41 bus drivers where deficiencies were detected. Thus, the total amount of fines for school buses reached 352,962 Turkish Lira.

Police and night watchman teams checking a motorcycle driver in front of a school.

View of police and traffic teams conducting vehicle checks in front of a school building.

Within the scope of school safety, efforts were not limited to physical inspections. Information sessions were also organized regarding risks in digital environments and extremism. Information was provided to 879 guidance counselors and school administrators working in central Manisa, as well as in Soma, Kırkağaç, Gölmarmara, and Akhisar.

Officials stated that the information activities will continue in other districts. It was also noted that training is planned for 2,000 university students staying in dormitories.