20.04.2025 15:21
A suspect who came to an ATM in Ataşehir to withdraw money while holding a long-barreled weapon was taken into custody. The suspect, who claimed at the police station that the weapon was not real, was released by the court to which he was referred on the charge of "causing public fear and panic."
An alarming incident occurred on Friday, April 18, around 3:00 PM in the Kayışdağı neighborhood of Ataşehir district in Istanbul. According to allegations, M.S.D came to the ATM to withdraw money with a long-barreled weapon in hand. Police teams were dispatched to the scene upon citizens' reports.
"THE WEAPON IS NOT REAL," HE SAID, RELEASED
It was learned that the suspect, who was taken into custody, stated in his testimony at the police station that the weapon was not real. After his processing at the police station, the suspect was sent to the Anadolu Courthouse in Kartal and was referred to the court on charges of "causing public fear and panic." The suspect M.S.D was released after his statement in front of the judge.