Karaman police operation nets 49 wanted suspects and large tobacco haul

Gendarmerie teams carried out checks across Karaman province between October 30 and November 6, 2026, according to Karaman Gündem, while EMB Haber gives the period as October 30 to November 5.

During the checks, officers questioned 18,521 people and 6,484 vehicles.

“Checks and operations to ensure the continuation of peace and security in our province will continue decisively and without interruption.”

The operation resulted in the capture of 49 wanted individuals on various charges, including fraud, failure to pay alimony, endangering public safety, driving under the influence, property damage, and offenses involving unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Six of the detained suspects were arrested and sent to prison.

Authorities also seized 180 grams of marijuana, hemp seeds, synthetic pills, and one drug-use device.

Contraband tobacco items included 46,400 macaroni units filled with shredded tobacco, 82,600 banderol-less empty macaroni units, 510 packs of cigarette paper, 34 kilograms of loose shredded tobacco, 21,600 grams of loose hookah tobacco, one tobacco press, 1,925 banderol-less cigars, 100 packs of banderol-less cigarettes, and 55 liters of homemade wine.

The gendarmerie command said checks and operations would continue decisively and without interruption to maintain peace and security in the province.