Courthouse Shooting Suspect Found with Flight Ticket to Istanbul
The bond for 28-year-old Dalton Levi Eatherly, a suspect in a recent courthouse shooting, has been reset to $1 million. During the investigation, law enforcement detectives discovered that Eatherly was in possession of body armor and a one-way airline ticket to Istanbul, Turkey, with a scheduled departure date of May 22.
Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and the Istanbul Police Department's Narcotics Crimes Unit conducted a joint operation resulting in the detention of Mohamed Boulakhrif, an internationally wanted drug trafficking suspect. The suspect, who was sought under an Interpol diffusion notice, was apprehended at a residence in Istanbul's Şişli district. Investigators noted that the suspect had utilized encrypted communication applications in an attempt to evade surveillance. Following the raid, he was transferred to a local police station for ongoing procedural actions.
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Turkish Police Nab Internationally Wanted Drug Trafficker in Istanbul (Caspian Post)
Turkish authorities nab wanted Moroccan drug trafficker (Daily Sabah)
The judicial system in Istanbul is currently processing significant domestic and international cases. The Observatoire International des Avocats en Danger (OIAD) has launched a judicial observation mission regarding the ongoing trial of Ruken Gülağacı, a Turkish lawyer and human rights activist known for her work with the Lawyers' Association.
In a separate legal matter, a 20-year-old British couple, Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson, were arrested at an Istanbul airport for an alleged cannabis smuggling attempt. Reports indicate that the pair are facing severe legal consequences, with potential sentences of up to 30 years in a Turkish prison.
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In a coordinated international operation involving Turkish intelligence and Interpol, Salim Dola—a known drug kingpin and close associate of fugitive underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim—was apprehended in Istanbul and deported to New Delhi, India. Dola arrived in India via a special aircraft early Tuesday and was taken into custody at Delhi's technical airport for initial interrogation by intelligence agencies. Following questioning, he is scheduled to be handed over to the Mumbai Police to face further investigations regarding his long-standing ties to organized crime and global narcotics syndicates.
Source Link: Deccan Herald
The death of 24-year-old Basak Schlosser, a German-Turkish woman found dead in a hotel room in Istanbul's Fatih district, has prompted a widening police investigation. Schlosser, who arrived in Türkiye for a holiday on April 20, 2026, was discovered lifeless by emergency teams after hotel staff raised alarms. While initial autopsy reports showed no signs of physical assault, authorities are treating the case as suspicious due to missing security footage from the hotel and a reported gap of nine hours in recordings. Recent findings point to surveillance footage from a nearby shop where Schlosser reportedly sought help, stating she was being followed. Authorities have detained and questioned several individuals, and the investigation now heavily relies on newly accessed phone recordings to determine her final hours.
Source Link: Türkiye Today
Istanbul, previously identified as a favored refuge for Australian organized crime figures, has recently seen a strict shift in its law enforcement approach. A legal challenge involving a Sydney-based gangster revealed the operational details of a significant police sting, demonstrating how Turkish authorities systematically dismantled the networks that previously allowed foreign fugitives to operate within the city limits.
In a major international law enforcement operation, Turkish security authorities have arrested Salim Dola in Istanbul. Dola is recognized as an alleged drug kingpin and a close aide to fugitive gangster-terrorist Dawood Ibrahim. The arrest marks a significant blow against transnational synthetic drug trafficking networks and highlights ongoing collaborative efforts between global security intelligence agencies and local Turkish police forces.
Source: * India Today: https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/dawood-ibrahim-aide-salim-dola-detained-in-turkey-istanbul-say-reports-2901382-2026-04-25
High School Shooting and Checkpoint Attack Investigations
Turkish law enforcement authorities are actively managing severe national and local security incidents. In an unprecedented event documented by international media, an ex-student opened fire at a high school in Türkiye, wounding 16 individuals. Meanwhile, within Istanbul, authorities have expanded their investigation into a recent attack on a police checkpoint, announcing the arrest of additional suspects connected to the incident as anti-terrorism and state security probes continue.
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İstanbul'un Bebek semtindeki popüler mekanlardan Lucca'ya yönelik gerçekleştirilen narkotik operasyonunda birçok şüpheli gözaltına alınmıştır. Geniş çaplı uyuşturucu soruşturması kapsamında sosyal medya fenomenleri ve tanınmış isimler inceleme altına alınırken, şarkıcı Cem Adrian ve oyuncu İlker İnanoğlu'nun da aralarında bulunduğu ve yurt dışında olduğu tespit edilen bazı isimler hakkında yakalama kararı çıkarılmıştır. İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı tarafından yürütülen soruşturma; narkotik ve uyarıcı maddelerin temini, kullanımı ve bu maddelerin kullanımının kolaylaştırılması iddialarını içermektedir.
Kaynak: Türkiye Today
