Two young men involved in a fight on the metrobus in Istanbul threatened passengers by saying, "I have 70 cases, and I am not afraid to handle the 71st." The incidents of violence, which have become one of Turkey's agenda items, show no signs of stopping. A verbal argument that started among passengers on a metrobus in Istanbul quickly escalated into a violent fight. One of the young men involved threatened other passengers by saying, "I have 70 cases, and I am not afraid to handle the 71st." THE FIGHT CONTINUED OUTSIDEWhile the reason for the fight on the metrobus has not yet been determined, the threats from the young men, who are reported to be around 19 years old, quickly led to the escalation of the incident. The fight that started inside the vehicle spilled outside as the metrobus stopped at the station. During the argument, police teams who arrived at the scene separated the parties and ended the tension. The incident was recorded by some citizens on their mobile phones. This event once again highlighted the security issues on Turkey's agenda.
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