Interpol fugitives caught in Turkey with fake passports

Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya announced on social media on Monday (July 29) the success of the Turkish security operation. It led to the capture of three criminals wanted by international law enforcement agencies.

Among the detainees is Aleksander G. The man born in Sweden was wanted by Interpol on a red notice for, among other things, drug trafficking, money laundering, and forgery. The suspect was in Turkey because he managed to enter the country using a fake Polish passport bearing the name "Aleksander Kawa." He was detained in the Besiktas district of Istanbul.

In addition to him, law enforcement also managed to detain two other criminals wanted by Interpol. The first is Dragan P., wanted by Montenegrin authorities. Interpol issued a red notice for him in connection with drug trafficking and participation in a criminal organization. Officials caught him in Istanbul on Monday (July 28). Dragan P. was involved in the transport of 1,653 quarts of cocaine to Montenegro, Colombia, Ecuador, Australia, and the Netherlands. He also participated in the transport of nearly 1,102 quarts of cocaine from Ecuador.

The last detainee is Aleksander N., who is wanted by Swedish authorities. He is charged with money laundering and drug-related crimes. He was captured in Bodrum. He entered Turkey using a fake Kosovo document.

The Minister of Internal Affairs admitted in June that the services' efforts are focused on targeting high-ranking members of international gangs operating in Turkey. These actions have had significant results. "Regardless of the type of arrest warrant, we will not allow international organized crime syndicates and drug traffickers to disturb the peace of our citizens. We will bring everyone to justice," Ali Yerlikaya declared.