Turkish security forces conducted nearly 50,000 operations targeting terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, smuggling and cybercrime during the first 100 days of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi’s tenure, according to Interior Ministry data compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA).
Between Feb. 11, when Çiftçi assumed office, and May 21, security units under the ministry conducted 49,662 operations nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen public security and combat criminal networks.
The operations, carried out by the General Directorate of Security and the Gendarmerie General Command, included 14,452 anti-narcotics operations, 13,709 operations targeting terrorist organizations, 12,658 anti-smuggling operations, 4,223 operations against financial crimes, 2,092 operations against migrant smuggling, 1,946 cybercrime operations and 582 operations targeting organized crime groups.
Anti-drug operations
Drug-related operations accounted for the largest share of enforcement activities during the period.
