09.05.2026 13:36
In Kars, 10 suspects were detained during a drone-supported operation targeting various crimes. Among the suspects, 7 people, including a police officer, were arrested.
Operations were carried out by the Kars Provincial Police Department's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch teams in the city center within the scope of crimes including 'Use of Firearms', 'Smuggling', 'Bribery', and 'Violation of Confidentiality of Investigation'.
130 PERSONNEL PARTICIPATED
With the participation of 40 teams and 130 personnel, a drone-supported simultaneous operation was conducted at 13 houses and 3 workplaces. During the searches at the addresses, the following items were seized: 1 long-barreled firearm, 4 unlicensed pistols, 2 blank-firing pistols, 3 pump-action shotguns, 1 sword, 1 dagger, 1 bulletproof vest, 12 magazines, 173 rounds of ammunition, 273 liters of diesel fuel, 120 packs of cigarettes, and 6 mobile phones.
7 PEOPLE, INCLUDING A POLICE OFFICER, ARRESTED
Of the 10 suspects taken into custody and referred to the courthouse, 3 were released under judicial control, while 7, including one police officer, were arrested by the court they were brought before.