A 43‑year‑old gangster from Istanbul’s mafia, wanted by Interpol, was arrested by Warsaw police outside a Żurawia street restaurant after a coordinated operation with the Turkish anti‑corruption office.
Interpol Red Notice
The suspect was operating under an Interpol Red Notice as a dangerous person, sought for murder, kidnapping and armed attacks. He had been evading Turkish prosecution for years.
Police Operation
Capital police, aided by a dedicated counter‑terror unit, detained him in front of a restaurant on Żurawia street. Security measures were heightened due to the risk of armed escape, and officers found a firearm with a loaded cartridge and 26 rounds of ammunition on him.
Arrest and Charges
Having arrived from Western Europe just over a fortnight earlier, the man faced charges for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. He was temporarily remanded for three months.
Legal Proceedings
The case is under monitoring by the Warsaw Śródmieście district prosecutor’s office. The defendant remains in custody pending further investigation.