01.05.2026 12:43
Police intervened in a group of approximately 40 people who wanted to block traffic on the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge in Istanbul for May 1st. The individuals in the group were detained and taken to the police station, while traffic congestion occurred on the European direction of the bridge during the incident.
Police intervened in a group that wanted to protest on July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Istanbul as part of May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day. The individuals in the group were taken into custody.
THEY TRIED TO BLOCK TRAFFIC
According to the information obtained, a group of approximately 40 people tried to block traffic on the European side of the bridge to stage a protest. Upon detection of the situation, police teams swiftly took action.
THEY WERE DETAINED
Police teams intervened in the group attempting the protest and took the individuals into custody. Those detained were taken to the police station.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION OCCURRED
During the incident, traffic congestion occurred on the European side of the bridge. After the intervention of the teams, traffic flow gradually returned to normal under control.