Turkish police have detained 445 people during a large-scale security operation across Istanbul, conducted under the name Huzur İstanbul (Peaceful Istanbul).

The citywide operation was carried out in two stages, involving more than 2,200 police officers, a helicopter and five patrol boats, TRT Haber reports.

During the first phase, which took place between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., police conducted checks at 189 checkpoints with the participation of 1,171 officers.

The second phase, held from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., involved 1,079 officers inspecting public establishments and crowded areas.

Overall, police checked 282,043 people, identifying 538 individuals wanted for various crimes and 79 people evading compulsory military service.

During the operation, officers seized 23 unregistered handguns, seven rifles, eight flare and stun guns, 877 grams of narcotics and 605 drug tablets. Police also discovered 1,290 Turkish liras and $10 suspected of being proceeds from drug trafficking.

Police officers inspected 372 establishments, drawing up official reports against three businesses. Administrative procedures were initiated against eight foreign nationals, while 34 other people faced administrative penalties.

Traffic police also inspected 38,892 cars and 1,742 motorcycles. Penalties were imposed on 2,835 vehicles and 26 drivers, with total fines reaching 3,030,110 Turkish liras.

In addition, 10 cars and two motorcycles were temporarily removed from the roads as part of the operation.