01.06.2026 23:20
A suspicious object, believed to be ammunition, was found off the coast of Bahçeli village in Sinop's Ayancık district. Upon notification by citizens who noticed the object in the sea, Coast Guard and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area. The teams took extensive security measures on the shore and evacuated nearby citizens from the region. While investigations continue to determine what the suspicious object is, a comprehensive inquiry has been launched into the incident.
Exciting hours were experienced at sea in the Ayancık district of Sinop. A suspicious object, believed to be ammunition, was found on the sea surface off the coast of Oluza locality in Bahçeli village. Following the notification of locals, extensive security measures were taken in the area, and expert teams initiated efforts to examine the object.
CITIZENS NOTICED AND REPORTED
The incident occurred off the coast of Oluza locality in Bahçeli village, Ayancık district. Citizens who saw a suspicious object in the sea, unusual beyond normal, suspected the situation and promptly reported it to the 112 Emergency Call Center.
AREA CORDONED OFF, CITIZENS EVACUATED
Following the critical report, numerous Coast Guard and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area. Security forces arriving at the scene quickly took perimeter safety measures against a possible explosion risk. Citizens who found the object and other individuals on the beach were swiftly evacuated from the area for precaution and taken to a safe zone.
SUSPICION OF MILITARY AMMUNITION: INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
The suspicious object found on the sea surface, assessed to be military ammunition, was secured for detailed examination by expert teams. The origin of the object and whether it poses a danger will be clarified after a technical examination. A comprehensive investigation regarding the incident and teams' work in the area continue with precision.