The Security Branch of the Provincial Police Department initiated an operation in the city to combat motorcycle thefts that have been occurring in front of buildings, businesses, and parking lots on various dates. After identifying 6 suspects from the City Security Management System (KGYS) footage, a operation named ‘Idle’ was carried out and the suspects were arrested at their addresses. It was determined that the suspects were stealing motorcycles by placing food orders and then stealing the delivery drivers’ motorcycles. One of the arrested suspects was a motorcycle mechanic who was found to be tampering with the serial numbers of the stolen motorcycles. The moments of theft and escape by the suspects were captured on camera.
The suspects have been referred to the court for further legal proceedings. On the other hand, the Motorcycle Police Teams have taken action by impounding 80 out of 2,383 motorcycles that were questioned in order to prevent crimes committed with motorcycles where the serial numbers were tampered with. Additionally, 593,310 TL in administrative fines were imposed on 470 motorcycle riders during the checks conducted.
The authorities are striving to combat motorcycle thefts and prevent crimes committed using stolen motorcycles in the city by taking strict measures and bringing the culprits to justice. The footage captured by the City Security Management System played a crucial role in identifying the suspects and apprehending them in the operation named ‘Idle’. The police investigation revealed that the suspects were stealing motorcycles by ordering food and then stealing the delivery drivers’ vehicles. It was also discovered that one of the suspects, who was a motorcycle mechanic, was altering the serial numbers of the stolen motorcycles. Moreover, the Motorcycle Police Teams conducted operations to impound motorcycles with tampered serial numbers to prevent further crimes.
The efforts of the authorities in cracking down on motorcycle thefts and taking strict measures against offenders have resulted in the apprehension of the suspects involved in the criminal activities. By employing technology such as the City Security Management System, law enforcement agencies were able to identify the suspects from the footage and conduct targeted operations to arrest them. Additionally, the Motorcycle Police Teams have been working to prevent crimes committed with stolen motorcycles by impounding vehicles with tampered serial numbers and imposing hefty fines on violators. The crackdown on motorcycle thefts and related crimes is a step towards ensuring public safety and security in the city.
