The claim in some media outlets that "A considerable amount of weapons is being transported from Syria to Türkiye. According to the information at my disposal, unlike the trucks in question (which were seized carrying weapons), there are other trucks that passed through without being seized," is not true.
In 2023, weapons attempted to be smuggled through Karkamış, Ceylanpınar and Akçakale were seized. The claim that "there are trucks that passed through without being seized" is completely unfounded.
The Ministry of Trade's Customs Enforcement teams operate around the clock with cutting-edge technological devices and do not give smugglers a break.
When loaded vehicles pass our borders, their interior and cargo are physically inspected. Vehicles going through X-ray machines are thoroughly examined.
Vehicle inspections are conducted using detection dogs in addition to cutting-edge technological devices.
The trucks in question were also seized, thanks to these strict inspections. Unfounded claims should not be given credit.