13.08.2025 15:20
A special operations-supported operation was carried out against a fugitive convict in Mersin, who has a confirmed 10-year prison sentence for various crimes. During the raid at the address, the suspect was caught in a hiding place he was trying to conceal.
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The teams of the Pursued Persons Bureau of the Provincial Police Department in Mersin conducted operations regarding wanted individuals.
FUGITIVE CONVICT CAUGHT IN BASEMENT
According to the statement from the Provincial Police Department, the teams of the Pursued Persons Bureau of the Public Order Branch identified the house where V.S., who has a finalized prison sentence of 10 years for "forgery of official documents," "intentional injury," "possession of a licensed firearm," and "escape of a convict or detainee," was hiding. Special operations and night vision drone-supported operations were carried out at the address. The fugitive convict was caught in the basement where he was trying to hide.
DRUGS AND MONEY SEIZED AT THE ADDRESS
During the examination of the house, the teams seized 650 grams of marijuana in 4 pieces, a large number of precision scales, and 64,200 lira believed to be obtained from drug sales.
SUSPECT ARRESTED
V.S. was sent to prison after the procedures. The moment of the operation was recorded by police cameras.
77 SUSPECTS SENT TO PRISON IN 1 WEEK
In the city, 77 out of 305 fugitive convicts and suspects captured by police teams within a week were handed over to prison.
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