Turkish daily publication Cumhuriyet on Friday published images and video footage purporting to show Turkish authorities shipping weapons to rebel fighters in Syria, AFP reported.
The footage shows officials opening boxes marked as containing antibiotics. Inside the boxes there appear to be mortar shells. Cumhuriyet claims the weapons were of Russian origin and included mortar shells, ammunition, as well as grenade launchers, according to AFP.
The Turkish government has in the past denied claims that it is arming rebels in Syria.
Earlier this month, Turkish authorities arrested four prosecutors who had ordered searches in a similar alleged weapons-shipping incident. The prosecutors remain in prison, awaiting trial.
Over 30 security officers involved in that incident face charges that include espionage and attempt to overthrow the government.
Political tensions are mounting in Turkey ahead of June 7 parliamentary elections, in which the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) aims to continue its dominance.
