Authorities Cite Technical and Physical Surveillance in Large‑Scale Arrests

Technical surveillance tools and on‑the‑ground observation played a central role in the large‑scale arrests made in Ankara just days before the NATO summit. Officials said the suspects were flagged after analysts linked their social‑media profiles to images of firearms and matched them with prior criminal databases. The ensuing raids, conducted simultaneously across several districts, produced further proof of illicit activity. The police have confirmed that the 46 detainees will be prosecuted under Turkey’s anti‑terror and weapons laws, and that the operation is part of a broader security strategy for the upcoming international gathering.