Turkish law enforcement detained 48 people on suspicion of looting in areas hit by earthquakes. This was reported by the TV channel. on TRT.
It was noted that the suspects were detained in eight provinces of the republic. Those detained are currently being questioned.
February 11, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declarationHe said that the state would punish the looters involved in the robberies after the earthquakes in Turkey. February 9 Erdogan too said about looting attempts after the devastating earthquake that struck the country.
According to the President of Turkey, the number of deaths due to the earthquake in Turkey amount of 21 thousand 848 people, the number of victims rose to 80 thousand 104.
Bloomberg agency reportedDissatisfaction with officials, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is rising in Turkey after the country’s earthquakes as the rubble was not removed quickly enough.