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Istanbul authorities remove caravans from Maltepe coast

30.07.2026 00:19 2 min 5 sources
HABER 24 | Son Dakika Haberler | Haber Arama Motoru TUR + 4 more
Istanbul authorities remove caravans from Maltepe coast
Original source: HABER 24 | Son Dakika Haberler | Haber Arama Motoru

In Brief

Maltepe and Istanbul municipalities, together with police, conducted a raid to remove illegally parked caravans from the coastal zone. The vehicles were towed to an impound lot.

Authorities in Istanbul's Maltepe district have carried out a joint operation to remove caravans illegally occupying the coastal area and public beaches. The raid involved the Maltepe and Istanbul municipalities, traffic police, and traffic inspectors.

The caravans, which had been parked in unauthorized spots for a long time and obstructed pedestrians and traffic, were towed to an impound lot. Cleanup of the coast from illegal occupation has been ongoing since 2024.

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Istanbul authorities remove caravans from Maltepe coastline

03.02.2026 HABER 24 | Son Dakika Haberler | Haber Arama Motoru TUR Original source

Istanbul authorities remove caravans from Maltepe coastline

03.02.2026 Hibya Haber Ajansı TUR Original source

Maltepe Municipality removes caravans from beach

03.02.2026 ilkhaber.biz TUR Original source

Istanbul authorities remove caravans from Maltepe coastline

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Istanbul authorities remove caravans from Maltepe beach

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