A police officer in Turkey was caught strapping down three men who were caught searching the rubble of shopping malls and supermarkets to steal items after last Monday’s powerful earthquake (6).
A video of the attacks on the trio was posted on Saturday (11/11) by the Noël news portal on social networks.
The officer who appears in the pictures violently whipping the boys has been described as a “barbarian” by numerous followers in the publication’s comments.
In the video, two of the detainees appear in their underwear and a third is shirtless. The cop wears the corporation’s uniform and smacks both hands to keep the leather belt in place.
According to the Turkish armed forces, 48 people were arrested in the earthquake region for attempted robbery. Police said some were even armed.
The President of Turkey commented on the situation:
“People involved in robberies and kidnappings should know that the government’s firm hand will fall on their backs,” he said.
* Intern at R7, under the direction of Pablo Marques
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