A large number of weapons were found in the home of a man who passed away at the age of 91 in Izmir.

A large number of weapons were found in the home of a man who passed away at the age of 91 in Izmir.

08.10.2024 10:33

In the Konak district of İzmir, during a search at the home of 91-year-old Mehmet Emin Aktan, who passed away naturally, a large number of handguns and rifles were seized. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Mehmet Emin Aktan (91), who lived in the Konak district of İzmir, passed away naturally at his home in the Mithatpaşa neighborhood on June 21, 2024. In the investigations conducted by the police teams last Friday, it was determined that there could be a large number of weapons in Aktan's house.

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Following this, police teams entered the apartment based on a search warrant obtained from the prosecutor's office. During their searches, they seized 11 handguns of various sizes capable of firing cartridges, 85 magazines suitable for handguns, 7 long-barreled rifles, and a large number of cartridges belonging to the rifles and suitable cartridges for the handguns. The mentioned materials were placed under the protection of the police teams, and an investigation was initiated regarding the incident.

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