In Muğla, the gendarmerie took 202 vehicles off the road in one week; 13 people were arrested
During inspections conducted by the Muğla Provincial Gendarmerie Command from September 21 to 27, 202 vehicles were taken off the road; of the 96 wanted individuals apprehended, 13 were arrested and sent to prison.
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The Muğla Provincial Gendarmerie Command released its weekly report on the inspections conducted throughout the city between September 21 and 27. The field operations carried out by traffic and public safety teams yielded striking figures.
202 Vehicles Were Taken Off the Road
Traffic Gendarmerie teams inspected 21,961 vehicles throughout the week. As a result of the inspections, 202 vehicles found to be in violation of traffic regulations were taken off the road. Administrative penalties were imposed on 1,362 drivers, while the licenses of 70 drivers were temporarily suspended.
The inspections particularly highlighted violations such as speeding, driving under the influence, driving uninspected vehicles, and failure to wear seat belts. Due to the extended tourism season, the teams are continuing their checks on both intra-city and intercity routes.
96 wanted individuals were apprehended
During operations conducted by public order teams during the same period, 39,735 individuals and 5,486 vehicles were checked. As a result of these operations, 96 individuals with outstanding arrest warrants were apprehended; 13 of them were detained by the court and sent to prison.
In separate operations conducted by the Gendarmerie Public Order Crimes Investigation Team (JASAT), 9 suspects were apprehended. Eight of these suspects were remanded in custody.
Inspections Will Continue
Gendarmerie officials announced that inspections throughout the city will continue uninterrupted. Rural neighborhoods, mountain roads, and coastal routes are among the priority areas in the inspection plan.
Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activity via the Gendarmerie Tip Line.
Traffic teams emphasize that the inspections are not solely aimed at issuing fines; educating drivers is also part of the effort. At checkpoints, drivers are provided with information on winter tires, vehicle maintenance, and taking breaks to combat fatigue.
Muğla is known as a city whose population increases several-fold during the summer months. While traffic congestion decreases at the end of the season, it is emphasized that the risk of accidents persists and that drivers must remain vigilant, especially on winding rural roads.
Weekly reports are regularly shared as part of the gendarmerie’s policy to increase its visibility throughout the city.
You can follow public safety developments in Muğla on our Public Safety page.
