The Turkish police seem to be in direct competition with the Dubai police. Indeed, in a “promotional” video published on converted police cars.

Last weekend, Turkish police seized a total of 23 cars. The seized vehicles worth about 3.5 million USD (approx. 3.16 million euros) are now in the hands of the police and we find some quite nice models such as Bentley Continental GT, Porsche Taycan, Ferrari 458 or even Volkswagen. Golf R.

Victory over the drug business

The origins of these seized vehicles can be traced back to Hakan Ayik, a notorious drug trafficker and former leader of Australia’s Comanchero motorcycle gang. Hakan Ayik and 36 of his accomplices were arrested in Istanbul last month, with a fortune estimated at around $1 billion.

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İstanbul Emniyet Müdürlüğümüzün organizes criminal organizations against 23 vehicles as a result of successful operations.
However, it will not be damaged, but it will be tested.… pic.twitter.com/mzBtgp5EgU

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) December 26, 2023

In an official statement on X, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said: “As a result of successful operations conducted by our Istanbul Police Department against organized criminal organizations, 23 vehicles were seized. According to the court decision, these vehicles were handed over to our police. »

“Showcase” for the police in Turkey

In addition to the sports cars mentioned above, we find other high-end models such as several Volvo XC90s, Range Rover Sport or even Mercedes A Class, CLA and other GLS.

In general, For the Turkish police, these cars are a kind of “showcase” of their capabilities and through this intermediary, she also wants to indirectly send a message to the criminals who are rampaging in the streets of Istanbul.

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