24.04.2026 01:40
A suspect, identified from footage showing him loading a magazine with bullets on his apartment balcony in Pendik, was detained in a police operation. After unlicensed guns, magazines, and 50 rounds of ammunition were seized from his home, the suspect was released under judicial control following a referral to the courthouse.
A person who was loading bullets into a gun magazine on the balcony of their home in Pendik was taken into custody by police teams. After processing at the police station, the suspect was referred to the courthouse and released by the court under judicial supervision.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA WITH A GUN ON THE BALCONY
The incident occurred on April 22 in the Fatih neighborhood. Following images shared on social media showing a suspect loading bullets into a gun magazine on their home balcony, Istanbul Police Department teams launched an investigation. Evaluating the footage as a tip-off, police teams identified the suspect's identity.
RELEASED UNDER JUDICIAL SUPERVISION
The identified suspect, S.B. (44), was taken into custody at their home in an operation by police teams. During the search of the residence, an unlicensed gun, a magazine, and 50 bullets were seized. After processing at the police station, the suspect S.B. was referred to the courthouse and released by the court under judicial supervision.