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Operation Against 'Extortion' Gang in Istanbul: Houses Raided, 23 People Detained.

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In a simultaneous operation targeting an extortion gang in Istanbul, 23 suspects were apprehended and taken into custody. Handguns, ballistic vests, and a rifle were also seized from the suspects' homes.

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It has emerged that four suspects targeting TV, film, and commercial sets in Istanbul demanded money and vehicles from film crews, and issued threats when their demands were not met. One of the sets targeted by the suspects was the filming location of the TV series "Teşkilat".

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In a simultaneous operation targeting street gangs in Istanbul, 23 suspects were detained for their involvement in crimes of threats and kidnapping. During simultaneous raids on 36 addresses, numerous handguns, shotguns, bulletproof vests, and narcotics were seized, and the suspects...

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In a simultaneous operation targeting an extortion gang in Istanbul, 23 suspects were apprehended and taken into custody. Handguns, ballistic vests, and a rifle were also seized from the suspects' homes.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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In Istanbul, four suspects who introduced themselves as employees of a production company were found to have demanded money and vehicles from film crews, and resorted to threats when their demands were not met. The suspects, who also targeted the set of the TV series "Teşkilat" in Beykoz, were taken into custody in an operation.

A racketeering scheme targeting TV series, film, and commercial shoots in Istanbul has been uncovered. Four suspects, posing as employees of a local production company, were found to be demanding money and vehicles from film crews, and resorting to threats when their demands were not met.

An operation was launched in Istanbul against a gang believed to be involved in crimes such as extortion, threats, and kidnapping. In simultaneous raids on 36 addresses, 23 suspects were taken into custody, and numerous weapons, ammunition, and drugs were seized during the searches.

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sondakika.com broke the news on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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