Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced a major operation against 8 criminal organizations. 63 individuals were detained, with 48 arrested.

The operations were conducted in Istanbul, Diyarbakır, Antalya, İzmir, Balıkesir, Tekirdağ, and Gaziantep. These criminal organizations are linked to drug trafficking, armed threats, and various other crimes.

Minister Yerlikaya emphasized their determination to eradicate these criminal networks from the cities. During the operations, 9 unlicensed firearms and 392 kg of drugs were seized.

These operations are seen as a significant step in ensuring Turkey's security and demonstrating its commitment to fighting crime. The struggle for citizen safety will continue.