Operation against the 'Hatwearers' criminal organization in Istanbul: 9 detained

Operation against the 'Hatwearers' criminal organization in Istanbul: 9 detained

14.08.2026 11:30

In a simultaneous operation against the 'Hat Wearers' criminal organization in Istanbul, 9 suspects identified as being involved in acts of injury, threats, and shooting at workplaces were detained.

In a simultaneous operation against the 'Hat Wearers' criminal organization in Istanbul, 9 suspects identified as being involved in acts of wounding, threatening, and shooting at workplaces were taken into custody.

SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION CONDUCTED

The investigation led by the Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office continues, aimed at ending the activities of organized armed criminal organizations operating primarily in Istanbul, across the country, and internationally, led by suspects whose leaders are abroad and for whom red notice arrest warrants have been issued. Within the scope of the investigation, a simultaneous operation was conducted to apprehend suspects who are members of the 'Hat Wearers' criminal organization, identified as being involved in the wounding of an individual named M.E. in Beyoğlu, the intentional wounding and threat incident at Milli Egemenlik Park in Avcılar Yeşilkent Neighborhood, and the shooting of the workplace named 'Atölye Park' and 'Miraç Rezidans' in Kağıthane.

9 SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

In the simultaneous operations, 9 suspects were taken into custody.

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