The police say that 68 shooting incidents have been reported across the island in the past 7 months of this year.
This was revealed at a special press conference held by Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wutler at the Police Media Division auditorium today (14).
The police media spokesperson stated that these shootings have been reported between 2025.01.01 and 2025.07.13, of which 50 were shootings related to organized criminals and the remaining 18 were shootings carried out for personal reasons.
The Police Media Spokesperson further stated that 37 people have died out of the 68 shootings, of which 34 are organized criminals, and that 39 people have been injured in the shootings, of which 30 are organized criminals.
Meanwhile, the Police Media Spokesperson stated that 23 T-56 firearms, 46 pistols, and 1,165 local and foreign firearms have been taken into custody in special operations conducted by the Police in connection with these shootings. He also said that 24 shooters, 15 people who acted as drivers, and 150 people who supported them have been arrested in connection with the 68 shootings.