Hakan Ayik: Australia's most wanted criminal arrested in Istanbul, Turkey
- Turkish authorities have captured Hakan Ayik, a top fugitive wanted in Australia for drug smuggling, along with 36 others involved in an international crime ring.
- The arrests targeted the Comanchero armed motorcycle gang, which is accused of drug trafficking, manslaughter, looting, and money laundering worldwide.
- Ayik, known as the 'Facebook gangster' in Australia, has been on the most wanted list for over a decade and is wanted by U.S., Australian, and New Zealand authorities.
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Turkey arrests alleged Australia drug kingpin in big crime bust
Turkey said on Thursday it had captured Hakan Ayik, a top fugitive wanted in Australia for drug smuggling, and 36 others involved in an international organised crime ring that has also been pursued by U.S. and New Zealand authorities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Turkey arrests alleged Australia drug kingpin in big crime bust
Turkey said on Thursday it had captured Hakan Ayik, a top fugitive wanted in Australia for drug smuggling, and 36 others involved in an international organised crime ring that has also been pursued by U.S. and New Zealand authorities.
Turkish authorities say they have arrested alleged Australian drug trafficker Hakan Ayik
The Australian Federal Police says it iss aware of the Turkish arrest and acknowledged officials for "undertaking one of the most significant operations" of transnational organised criminals.
Suspected Australian drug trafficker Hakan Ayik arrested in Turkey
The 44-year-old was captured in Istanbul along with 36 others in a sting opertion against an ‘armed, organised crime ring’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSuspected Australian drug trafficker Hakan Ayik has been arrested in Turkey alongside 36 others involved in an “international armed organised crime” group, Turkish officials say.The arrests, which allegedly happened in Istanbul, also included some indivi…
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