24.06.2026 09:30
Security measures taken within the scope of the summit to be held in Ankara on July 7-8 are being carried out at the highest level by the Provincial Police Department. Special operations, dolphin teams, and narcotics units have been deployed to critical points.
Before the NATO summit to be held in Ankara, the Ankara Provincial Police Department continues its efforts. High-level measures under the name "Operation Turquoise" have been implemented.
NO BIRD ALLOWED TO FLY FOR 24 HOURS
With the slogan "The peace of the capital is the peace of Turkey," extensive operations and inspections in 9 districts across the province ensured no bird was allowed to fly. Controls at city entry and exit points have been increased. Teams have been assigned to areas established and designated within NATO operational zones. In perimeters set up on a 24-hour basis, checks for suspicious individuals and vehicles were planned. Public entertainment venues were scrutinized, and venues in Ankara, which will host many tourists and delegations, were inspected. Groups such as beggars, touts, valets, and hawkers are not given any concessions.
TURQUOISE ALERT ISSUED
The NATO summit alert has been issued. Inspections were conducted at hotels and rental car companies. Special operations, dolphin teams, and anti-narcotics units were deployed to critical points. Necessary precautions were taken on routes with plainclothes teams. Parking lots were inspected one by one. Additionally, special operations were carried out against individuals who had been wanted for a long time. These individuals were apprehended one by one and handed over to prison.
ANKARA POLICE CHIEF INSPECTED MEASURES ON SITE
Ankara Police Chief Maksut Yüksek inspected the measures taken for the NATO summit on site. He ordered inspections in crowded areas, parks, open and closed spaces, cafes, and entertainment venues. Operations were conducted in 9 districts, at 215 separate points, in 151 separate parks, 120 venues, with 39 teams and 450 personnel. Additionally, 209 people captured in operations aimed at uncovering the actions and activities of terrorist organizations remain in custody, and efforts continue.