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73 arrested after operation against alleged armed group in 11 Turkish provinces
Authorities in Turkey carried out an operation against the alleged armed group known as “Yıkamacılar,” based in Adana.
The operation covered 11 provinces and followed 16 months of surveillance.
Police said they identified 117 suspects in connection with 32 incidents, including attempted murder, drug dealing and armed threats.
On October 6, officers raided 120 addresses and detained 106 people, including the person identified as the group’s leader, Tolga Hoşgökdelen.
Police said they seized unlicensed guns, ammunition, drugs, vehicles and property they believe were linked to crime.
A court ordered 73 of the detained people, including Hoşgökdelen, held in custody, while 33 were released under judicial supervision.
Turkish authorities said 73 people were jailed after a crackdown on an alleged armed criminal group across 11 provinces.
Police arrested 106 suspects in simultaneous raids on 120 addresses on 6 October.
The investigation focused on the group known as “Yıkamacılar” and identified 117 suspects allegedly linked to 32 incidents.
Authorities said they seized weapons, drugs, property and vehicles during the operation.
Thirty-three of those arrested were released under judicial control.
- Who
- Turkish police and prosecutors, and 106 suspects alleged to be connected to the “Yıkamacılar” group.
- What
- An operation led to 106 arrests; 73 suspects were jailed and 33 released under judicial control.
- When
- The raids took place on 6 October. The report was published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Adana and 10 other Turkish provinces.
- Why
- Authorities investigated alleged involvement in 32 incidents, including attempted murder, assault, drug trafficking and armed threats.
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Police conducted technical and physical surveillance of the alleged group.
Police raided 120 addresses in 11 provinces and arrested 106 suspects.
A court jailed 73 suspects and released 33 under judicial control.
- Suspects arrested
- 106
- Suspects jailed
- 73
- Addresses raided
- 120
- Provinces
- 11, including Adana
- Suspects identified in investigation
- 117, linked by authorities to 32 incidents
- Seized property and vehicles
- 2 properties valued at 20.5 million lira and 12 vehicles valued at 7.275 million lira
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