Turkish police have arrested 258 suspects across 54 provinces in a nationwide operation targeting individuals allegedly linked to criminal organizations and promoting them on social media. The Ministry of Interior announced the arrests resulted from a crackdown on accounts sharing content praising criminals and engaging in related illicit activities. Authorities identified and detained individuals accused of acting as “trigger men” – those who amplify criminal messaging online. The operation aimed to disrupt the online support networks bolstering organized crime. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the network and potential connections to larger criminal enterprises. The arrests signal a heightened effort to combat the use of social media for criminal purposes in Turkey. Further details regarding specific charges are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.