Police detain people following raids on containers in Hatay

Many people were detained in the raids carried out by the police on the containers in Defne and Samandağ, in Hatay.

This morning, the police raided the containers housing earthquake victims in Defne, in Hatay. It was stated that the goods inside the containers were scattered and the container doors were destroyed during the raids.

Many people, including Human Rights Association (IHD) Hatay Branch Board Member Salman Altınöz, were taken into custody during the raids. The detainees were handcuffed behind their backs and beaten.

In addition, the police raided Eğitim Sen Samandağ Branch in Samandağ, as well as some containers. A number of people were taken into custody.