US EditionTurkish Police Seize Jewels and Antiques Worth $30M in Raid at Istanbul’s Historic Grand Bazaar
- Police in Istanbul seized jewels, antiques, and precious metals worth an estimated $30 million from businesses in the Grand Bazaar during an investigation into smuggled diamonds.
- The 15th-century covered marketplace saw 23 businesses raided and 40 people arrested by police acting on orders from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
- The Grand Bazaar, one of the world's most visited tourist sites, was established by Sultan Mehmet II shortly after conquering Constantinople from the Byzantine Empire.
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Turkish police seize jewels and antiques worth $30M in raid at Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar
Turkish media report police in Istanbul have seized jewels and antiques worth an estimated $30 million from businesses in the city’s historic Grand Bazaar during an investigation into smuggled diamonds.
Police seize jewels and antiques worth $30M in raid at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
Turkish media report police in Istanbul have seized jewels and antiques worth an estimated $30 million from businesses in the city’s historic Grand Bazaar during an investigation into smuggled diamonds
Police seize jewels and antiques worth $30M in raid at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - Kahawatungu
Police in Istanbul have seized jewels and antiques worth an estimated $30 million from businesses in the city’s historic Grand Bazaar during an investigation into smuggled diamonds, Turkish media reported Wednesday. The operation was launched after 10 suspects were initially detained for smuggling gems into Turkey, broadcaster CNN Turk and other outlets reported. Acting on orders from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, police raided …
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