On 2026-10-19, gendarmerie teams launched an operation targeting Çukurova Municipality in Adana. The action was directed at the municipal building itself, with security forces moving in to begin the procedure.
As part of the same 2026-10-19 operation, security forces erected cordons around the Çukurova Municipality building. Cordons were set up outside the structure while simultaneous measures were taken to secure the perimeter.
Jandarma teams commenced searches inside the municipal building. Searches were being conducted inside the municipality on the same date.
It notes that the action at Çukurova is related to the second wave of operations carried out in Etimesgut.
During the operation, it was learned that detention decisions were made for many individuals. Many detention decisions were made as part of the operation and that multiple arrest warrants were issued in connection with the action.
The brief connects the Çukurova Municipality operation to a second wave operation in Etimesgut Municipality, also dated 2026-10-19. It notes that the action at Çukurova is related to the second wave of operations carried out in Etimesgut.
Similarly, the brief links the Çukurova action to an operation in Çeşme Municipality, again dated 2026-10-19. The operation at Çukurova is described as being linked to the operation carried out in Çeşme.
Even after the initial searches and detentions, The gendarmerie's work inside the municipality building continues.
As of the date given, security measures have been taken outside the municipality building while interior activities persist. The operation is tied to concurrent moves in Etimesgut Municipality and Çeşme Municipality, all dated 2026-10-19.