10.03.2026 16:15
It was determined that the amount stolen by the suspects who arrived at Istanbul Kuyumcukent with 2 vehicles and long-barreled weapons was 20 million lira. While one suspect was detained in connection with the incident that shook the agenda, the moment of the robbery was captured on security cameras.
A major robbery occurred in Kuyumcukent, one of Turkey's largest and one of the world's few jewelry production and trade centers, in Istanbul during the morning hours.
THEY STOLE 20 MILLION IN SECONDS
The incident took place yesterday around 07:20 in Kuyumcukent, located in the Bahçelievler Yenibosna Central Neighborhood. According to reports, masked suspects arrived in a car and a light commercial vehicle, stole the money in a bag estimated to be around 20 million with long-barreled weapons, and fled. Police teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification.
1 PERSON IN CUSTODY
Police teams, watching the security cameras in the area, initiated efforts to capture the fleeing suspects. Shortly after the incident, one suspect was taken into custody. The moment of the robbery was captured on security camera.