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56 suspects detained in Malatya for exhibiting weapons on social media

Yeni Malatya
56 suspects detained in Malatya for exhibiting weapons on social media
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Key Points

  • 1. 56 suspects who exhibited weapons on social media in Malatya were detained in an operation conducted at 60 separate addresses.
  • 2. 5 pistols, 5 hunting rifles, 3 shotguns, 93 cartridges, and 5 synthetic pills were seized in the operation.
  • 3. Proceedings were initiated against the suspects for the crimes of possessing unlicensed weapons and endangering public security.

By the Numbers

1. 56 detained suspects2. 60 target addresses3. 93 cartridges4. 5 synthetic pills

In a simultaneous operation coordinated by the Malatya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 56 suspects who were found to have exhibited weapons on social media and shared images with firearms in public areas were caught. Public Security and Intelligence Branch teams of the Police Department detained the suspects in raids conducted at 60 addresses across the city.

During searches at the addresses within the scope of the operation, a large number of weapons and ammunition were seized. Among the confiscated items are 5 pistols, 5 hunting rifles, 3 shotguns, 5 blank-firing pistols, and 2 air guns. Additionally, 93 cartridges, 8 cutting tools, 2 hand-held radios, and 5 synthetic pills were seized by security forces.

Judicial proceedings were initiated against the 56 detained suspects for the crimes of possessing unlicensed firearms and deliberately endangering general security. Security officials announced that operations targeting illegal armament that threatens public peace will continue with determination.

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1. S: How many suspects were caught in the operation?
C: A total of 56 suspects were detained in the simultaneous operation conducted at 60 separate addresses in Malatya.
2. S: For which crimes were proceedings initiated in the operation?
C: Judicial proceedings were initiated against the suspects for the crimes of possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition and deliberately endangering general security.
3. S: What amount of weapons and ammunition was seized in the operation?
C: During searches at the addresses, 5 pistols, 5 hunting rifles, 3 shotguns, 5 blank-firing pistols, 2 air guns, 93 cartridges, and 5 synthetic pills were seized.

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