02.07.2025 11:55
A young man who attempted to start a fire by throwing a flare into a grassy area in İzmir was caught in Istanbul thanks to the meticulous work of the gendarmerie after these images spread. In his interrogation, the young man stated that the footage was taken in 2022 and that his intention was just to "make a joke."
A person who attempted to start a fire by throwing fireworks in a grassy area in İzmir was identified and arrested in Istanbul thanks to images that spread on social media.
YOUNG MAN CAUGHT TRYING TO START A FIRE WITH FIREWORKS
In a statement from the General Command of Gendarmerie, it was noted that the incident came to light through images shared on social media. Following the incident, the identity of the individual was determined as a result of a joint investigation conducted by the İzmir Provincial Gendarmerie Command and the İzmir Provincial Police Department. The suspect was arrested in Istanbul during an operation organized by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command.
“MY INTENTION WAS TO MAKE A JOKE,” HE SAID
In his interrogation, the individual stated that the images were taken on June 27, 2022, and that his only intention was to "make a joke." The General Command of Gendarmerie included the statement, "Our struggle to identify and capture the perpetrators of forest fires will continue resolutely."