The Provincial Gendarmerie Command’s Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch Directorate, Intelligence Branch Directorate, as well as teams from the Ayvacık, Salıpazarı, and Terme District Gendarmerie Command conducted simultaneous raids on 8 addresses.
During the searches, the teams seized 1 unlicensed pistol, 1 blank firing gun, 3 unlicensed hunting rifles, 4 magazines, 39 pistol cartridges, and 622 grams of explosive material from the addresses.
The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and organized crime in the region. Authorities have been cracking down on illegal firearms and explosives as part of their larger mission to enhance public safety and security.
The seized weapons and explosives are believed to have been part of illegal activities carried out by criminal networks in the area. The investigation is ongoing to determine the origins of the confiscated items and to track down those responsible for their possession.
The Gendarmerie Command is working closely with other law enforcement agencies to share information and coordinate efforts in order to effectively combat criminal activities in the region.
Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activities or information that could help in the fight against smuggling, organized crime, and other illegal activities. The cooperation of citizens is crucial in maintaining law and order in the community.
