Turkish Airlines found my lost suit at Istanbul Airport, but they require a power of attorney to release it. How can I get it shipped to Berlin?

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Turkish Airlines: Getting an Aid to Retrieve a Lost Suit from Istanbul Airport — Shipping to Berlin

Overview
A traveler reports a lost suit on a Turkish Airlines flight from Kuwait to Istanbul to Berlin. After contacting Baggage Tracing, they were told the suit would be deliverable to their Berlin address if found. The suit has since been located and logged with Istanbul Airport’s International Lost and Found Office, yet a new hurdle has emerged: collection must be in person or by authorizing another individual, who would need a power of attorney in Turkish (or an English version that may be rejected by customs). Notarization and certification steps were also mentioned.

Current Dilemma
– The lost item was found and registered with Istanbul Airport’s Lost and Found.
– The official procedure requires in-person pickup or an authorized representative.
– If using an authorization, the required documents include a Turkish power of attorney (or an English version with uncertain customs acceptance), plus possible notarization and certification.
– The requester is currently based in Berlin as a student, making a trip to Istanbul impractical.
– There is interest in using a cargo service (e.g., ASE) to ship the suit to Berlin at personal expense, but clarification is pending on whether a power of attorney would still be required for shipment.
– The traveler is seeking guidance from others who have navigated this process to identify the simplest and most cost-effective path to retrieve the suit without burdensome legal paperwork.

What’s Needed
– Clarity on whether a power of attorney is mandatory for third-party pickup or shipment.
– Confirmation if a cargo service can legally arrange pickup and international shipping without personal presence.
– Practical, real-world experiences or official guidance on the safest, fastest, and most affordable option.

Requested Input
If you have firsthand experience recovering lost baggage from Istanbul Airport’s Lost and Found, or if you’ve arranged shipment of retrieved items to Berlin under similar circumstances, please share:
– The exact steps you took (documents, who to contact, timelines).
– Any verification or authorization requirements (which language, notarization needs, apostille, etc.).
– Costs involved (fees, shipping, insurance).
– Any tips to minimize paperwork and avoid delays.

Closing
The goal is to retrieve the suit with the least friction and cost, while complying with all regulatory requirements. Any informed experiences or official process details would be greatly appreciated.