The mystery surrounding a truck seized for allegedly carrying weapons to Syria is deepening after reports that an official search of the cargo was prevented by Hatay Gov. Celalettin Lekesiz and that security forces that had stopped the truck were removed from their positions.
A prosecutor charged with terror issues sought to have the gendarmerie search the truck, but a written instruction from the governor’s office halted the process. The truck continued on its route after the prosecutor noted the development.
In the only official statement with regard to the truck, Interior Minister Efkan Ala said it was carrying aid to Turkmens in Syria but did not give details about its cargo.
Upon questions about conflicting reports on the truck, Ala told reporters: “Conflicting reports? There is nothing to do. There are Turkmens there. The aid is for them. Everybody has to know one’s own job.”