Istanbul police on alert after car bomb notice

Istanbul police on alert after car bomb notice

ISTANBUL

CİHAN photo

Istanbul police have begun stopping and inspecting a specific type of vehicle on an Istanbul highway after receiving a bomb notice.

Cube trucks of a specific make and model have been inspected at the Çamlıca toll booths, with special operations police officers taking part in the controlled operation, Cihan News Agency reported Aug. 7.

Meanwhile, a number of security measures have been instituted to prevent the passing of suspected vehicles.
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