Turkish security units enforce justice

By Orhan Onur Gemici </p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – Turkish security authorities on Saturday held a joint operation across the country and arrested 2,612 people sought by prosecutors, according to a statement by the Ministry of Interior.</p> <p>The statement read that the General Directorate of Security, Gendarmerie General Command and Coast Guard Command joined forces in an operation participated by 30,000 personnel across Turkey.</p> <p>According to the ministry, the aim of the operation was to enforce justice, combat criminals and maintain the public order.</p> <p>Among the arrestees, there were people sought over crimes such as murder, theft, bodily harm, abuse, plundering, drug selling, and terrorism.