The number of arrests for the terrorist attack on the Israeli consulate in Istanbul has reached 11. This number continues to rise following ongoing operations by Turkish police. Three individuals were initially detained after a gun battle, while two others were arrested while wounded.
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With a new operation today (8/4), the total number of arrests increased to 11. According to sources, procedures for eight of the suspects continue at the Istanbul Police Department. Meanwhile, one suspect was arrested in Nicomedia and another in Iconium.
Investigation into video comments
Turkish authorities launched an investigation into social media videos that allegedly contain offensive comments about the police officers involved in the incident. According to the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office, an ex-officio investigation was initiated by the Press Crimes Investigation Office. As stated, the prosecutor’s office is investigating videos from yesterday’s terrorist attack outside the Israeli Consulate.
BREAKING:
Three people were killed in an attack on the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey
Three people were killed, and two police officers were injured in a shooting near the building housing the consulate. One person was seen covered in blood.
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According to the announcement, individuals on social networks and media directed sarcastic and offensive expressions at Turkish police officers. Specifically, the phrase “you right back, me left back” was reportedly heard, which undermines the seriousness of law enforcement work. Authorities believe such expressions could harm public order. For this reason, prosecution of suspects is being considered under Article 301/2 of the Turkish Criminal Code regarding public insult to state police.
The attack
It should be recalled that an alarm was raised in Istanbul after 12 noon on Holy Tuesday (07/04). Specifically, as reported by Reuters, gunshots were fired near the Israeli consulate in the Besiktas area. As Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci emphasized: “Three individuals who engaged in armed conflict with our police officers on duty in front of the Yapı Kredi Plaza building blocks in Istanbul were neutralized. Two of our hero police officers were slightly wounded.
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The perpetrators have been identified. It has been established that one of the individuals, who came to Istanbul from Izmir with a rental car, has ties to an organization that exploits religion and that one of the two terrorists, who are brothers, has a history related to drugs”.
