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Turkish police

April 16, 2026

Turkish police arrest 162 people for circulating school shooting videos online 

The police said the suspects engaged in acts affecting public order.

Turkish police
October 6, 2025

Türkiye detains 567 in nationwide cybercrime raids

Mr Yerlikaya said 209 of the suspects had been formally arrested, and courts imposed judicial control measures on 112 others.

Turkish police
September 12, 2025

Türkiye detains 161 Islamic State suspects in nationwide operations

The suspects were allegedly providing financial support to the IS, and the police also seized unlicensed weapons and numerous organisational documents in the operation.

Turkish police
November 15, 2024

Suspect arrested after firing shots near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Upon hearing the gunshots, citizens notified the authorities, prompting the dispatch of many police units to the scene, the report said.

Turkish police
August 14, 2024

Türkiye detains 520 suspects for drug trafficking

Türkiye is used by illegal drug dealers as a transit hub to European markets.

Turkiye
July 3, 2024

474 detained in Türkiye for ‘provocative protests’ against Syrian refugees

Footages of a group of people desecrating the Turkish flag and attacking trucks from Türkiye circulated across social media.

Protest in Turkiye (credit: VOA)
May 29, 2024

Türkiye detains nine police officers over 2016 failed coup

The attempted coup on July 15, 2016, left at least 250 people killed.

Turkish police
May 3, 2024

Turkey detain 30 suspects over failed coup against Erdogan

Following the coup attempt, the government initiated a widespread crackdown on individuals suspected of having links to the movement.

Erdogan and Fethullah Gulen
April 5, 2024

Turkey detains eight suspects accused of spying for Israel

Police said the suspects held meetings with Israeli intelligence and compiled information about individuals and companies in Turkey that were targeted by Mossad.

Turkish police
September 28, 2023

Turkish police detain 370 suspects for illegal tobacco trade

With the revision, people may face up to two to five years imprisonment for unauthorised selling of tobacco.

Turkish police