Dubai's Police Department, known for its high-performance patrol cars, now has competition. A recent video shared by Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on X social network social network, showcased over two dozen sports cars, supercars, and luxury SUVs. These vehicles were confiscated by Turkish authorities and repurposed as police cruisers.
The haul of 23 vehicles includes a diverse range of high-end models. Luxury cars like the Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Taycan, and performance vehicles such as the Ferrari 458 and Volkswagen Golf R, were among the seized. The collection also features luxury SUVs like the Range Rover Sport and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The fleet's total value is estimated at USD $3.5 million (approximately 100 million Turkish Liras).
Göreve geldiğimiz ilk günden itibaren bizden hep şu sözü duydunuz: Türkiye’nin Huzuru…
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) December 26, 2023
İstanbul Emniyet Müdürlüğümüzün organize suç örgütlerine karşı gerçekleştirdiği başarılı operasyonlar sonucu 23 araç ele geçirilmişti.
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As reported by the Daily Telegraph, these cars were linked to a single drug trafficker, Hakan Ayik. Ayik, the alleged leader of the Comanchero Motorcycle gang in Australia, is reported to have amassed a fortune of about $1 billion. He, along with 36 associates, was arrested in Istanbul last month.
Turkish Interior Minister Yerlikaya said of the arrest on X: “As a result of the successful operations carried out by our Istanbul Police Department against organized crime organizations, 23 vehicles were seized. Following the court decision, these vehicles were handed over to our police."
Looking ahead, these cars will be deployed by Turkey's traffic police. This development serves as a caution to anyone considering speeding through Istanbul's streets.
Source: Ali Yerlikaya
