Türkiye arrests over 300 drug traffickers in Operation Narkocelik-27 VIDEO

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has declared that Operation Narkocelik-27 was conducted across Türkiye to combat drug trafficking.

“Law enforcement operations spanned 57 provinces, including Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, resulting in the seizure of 1,700 kg of drugs and 1,181,000 psychotropic tablets. A total of 396 suspects involved in drug trafficking were apprehended during the operations,” Caliber.Az reports citing the minister’s message on X.

Zehir Tacirlerinin Oluşturduğu Yerel Suç Örgütlerine, Uyuşturucu Madde İmalatçılarına ve Satışını Yapanlara yönelik 5️⃣7️⃣ İlde düzenlenen “NARKOÇELİK-27” operasyonlarında;
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1️⃣ Milyon 1️⃣8️⃣1️⃣ Bin adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele geçirildi❗

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— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) July 17, 2024

Operation Narkocelik-27 marked a significant crackdown on drug trafficking across Türkiye.

The operation underscores Türkiye's ongoing commitment to combating narcotics trade, which poses significant challenges to public health and safety. Turkish authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle drug networks and disrupt illicit activities through coordinated law enforcement actions across the country. Operation Narkocelik-27 reflects Türkiye's proactive approach in addressing drug-related crime and enhancing security measures to safeguard communities from the harmful effects of narcotics trafficking.