33 Suspects Apprehended in Operation Against 'Arap Emrah' Gang Across Eight Provinces
In simultaneous operations conducted across 8 provinces centered in Istanbul, 33 members of an organized crime syndicate led by Emrah Sever were detained.
Within the scope of investigations carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous operations were organized in 8 provinces targeting the armed, profit-driven organized criminal syndicate led by Emrah Sever, publicly known as 'Arap Emrah'. As a result of the operation, 33 suspects were detained.
Investigation and Detention Orders
Within the scope of efforts conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau for Investigation of Organized Crimes against new-generation criminal organizations, detention orders were issued for 52 suspects determined to be members of the armed organized criminal syndicate headed by Emrah Sever.
Charges and Simultaneous Raids
It was determined that the suspects acted on behalf of the organization and were involved in crimes including violation of Law No. 6136, extortion, intentionally endangering public safety, and property damage. Accordingly, simultaneous raids were conducted on designated addresses in 8 provinces, centered in Istanbul and covering Ankara, Kocaeli, Mardin, Diyarbakır, Çanakkale, Muş, and Trabzon.
Seized Weapons and Social Media Measure
As a result of the operations, 33 suspects were captured and detained, while searches conducted at the addresses led to the seizure of 3 unlicensed pistols, 1 pump-action shotgun, and numerous cartridges of various sizes. Furthermore, within the framework of the ongoing investigation, access was blocked to 38 social media accounts determined to be connected to the criminal organization.