Driver detained after truck breaks security barrier in Istanbul police headquarters

ISTANBUL

One person was detained on Jan. 21 when police opened fire into the air after a truck broke security barrier in front of police headquarters in Istanbul, Doğan News Agency has reported.

The Istanbul Governor's Office stated that the brake of the truck failed as it broke security barrier in front of the headquarters, noting that it was not a terror-related incident. 

Police later conducted searches inside the truck but did not find any threat.

The driver of the truck was detained over the incident.

The incident comes one day after a rocket attack targeted Istanbul police headquarters and the ruling Justice and Development (AKP) headquarters.

There were no injuries in both attacks.