CHP's Türeli Warned: 'Blank Guns Are Turning into Ghost Weapons'

A prominent Turkish politician has sounded the alarm over the increasing danger posed by blank-firing guns being converted into untraceable "ghost weapons." Rahmi Aşkın Türeli, a deputy and group deputy chair for the Republican People's Party (CHP), highlighted the alarming rise in armed assaults, gang activity, and organized crime across Turkey.

Türeli pointed out that these converted firearms, often originating from blank-firing pistols, are particularly insidious because they lack ballistic records. This absence of traceable markings makes them extremely difficult for law enforcement to track. Consequently, these weapons are falling into the hands of criminal organizations and being used as lethal instruments in violent crimes.

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Turkey can no longer afford to ignore this problem

"Turkey can no longer afford to ignore this problem," Türeli stated, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. His warning underscores a growing security concern, as easily obtainable blank guns are being transformed into deadly weapons that evade detection. The politician's call to action suggests a need for stricter regulations and enforcement to combat the proliferation of these dangerous, untraceable firearms.

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blank-firing guns are being converted into untraceable “ghost weapons.”