My following comments will not help our situation, but it is not just Uzumlu that has the problem. We were in Kas yesterday, talked to an expat their and they have a similar problem with break-ins. The same sitaution is happening in certain areas in the UK caused by the economic crisis and a influx of transient labour. How we can protect ourselves, property and possessions in the end will be left to the individual. As yet no-one has been hurt as far as I know, the more vigilent we are the more likely we are to confront the robbers face to face. I have been in this position once before and I was supprised at the action I took, luckily the robber was not armed. The robber has more to lose than you when confronted and what action they take could cause you harm. Also if you were to cause the robber serious injury action could be taken against you, we are under Turkey law and are living here through a visa, whch could easily be revoked.
We are on a transfer run the night in question. hope that a solution to the problem can be found.
