Weapons seized in operation Claw-Lock targeting PKK

Published July 1st, 2023 - 03:00 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Turkish Ministry of National Defense seized weapons during the search and sweep operation known as Operation Claw-Lock. 

Conducted in the northern region of Iraq, the operation targeted the PKK organization. In their efforts to dismantle the group's hideouts, the Turkish Armed Forces discovered and confiscated a range of firearms.

According to official statements, the seized weapons include two AK-47 rifles, two AK-47 rifles equipped with detachable stocks, one DShK heavy machine gun, and one 14.5 mm DShK barrel. These findings highlight the determination and success of the Turkish Armed Forces in "combating terrorism and ensuring the security of the region."

Operation Claw-Lock serves as a crucial step in eliminating the PKK's presence and safeguarding the stability of the affected areas. The operation's efforts to conduct thorough search and sweep activities have resulted in the seizure of multiple weapons, limiting the organization's ability to carry out "acts of violence."

The Ministry of National Defense continues to emphasize the importance of such operations in neutralizing "terrorist threats" and maintaining peace in the region.

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