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TURKEY ARRESTS 35 IN ANTI-BRIBERY OPERATION
January 10, 2014 - 20:08 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - In an operation carried out Friday, Jan 10,
by Turkish police units from the Mersin Customs Security and
Anti-Smuggling Directorate, 35 people -- including 10 customs
personnel -- were detained for alleged involvement in bribery,
Today's Zaman reports.
According to a written statement from the Customs and Trade Ministry,
the operation was conducted after the ministry and the Central
Mediterranean Customs and Trade Zone Directorate received several
letters stating that some customs personnel and shipping companies
were involved in bribery.
During pre-dawn raids at several locations in Mersin, police detained
35 people. The Mersin Prosecutor's Office has ruled for confidentiality
in the case, meaning the media will not be able to report details of
the case.
January 10, 2014 - 20:08 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - In an operation carried out Friday, Jan 10,
by Turkish police units from the Mersin Customs Security and
Anti-Smuggling Directorate, 35 people -- including 10 customs
personnel -- were detained for alleged involvement in bribery,
Today's Zaman reports.
According to a written statement from the Customs and Trade Ministry,
the operation was conducted after the ministry and the Central
Mediterranean Customs and Trade Zone Directorate received several
letters stating that some customs personnel and shipping companies
were involved in bribery.
During pre-dawn raids at several locations in Mersin, police detained
35 people. The Mersin Prosecutor's Office has ruled for confidentiality
in the case, meaning the media will not be able to report details of
the case.