Major drug bust in Türkiye: 125 arrested in nationwide operation VIDEO

Türkiye's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced the successful outcome of Operation Narkoçelik-40 conducted across 32 provinces, resulting in the arrest of 125 drug dealers and street sellers, with 63 of them detained.

In a statement shared on social media, Minister Yerlikaya detailed the coordinated efforts of the Gendarmerie General Command's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Department, along with provincial gendarmerie commands,  Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media.

3️⃣2️⃣ İlde Uyuşturucu Madde İmalatçılarına ve Sokak Satıcılarına yönelik Jandarma tarafından düzenlenen “NARKOÇELİK-40” operasyonlarında;
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1️⃣5️⃣ Milyon 8️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Bin 6️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ adet kök kenevir ve kök skunk,
1️⃣8️⃣8️⃣ Bin adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele… pic.twitter.com/8EP3LqFudp

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) September 23, 2024

Operations were carried out in major cities including Diyarbakır, Antalya, Erzurum, Van, Ankara, Istanbul, and many others.

The operation led to the seizure of significant quantities of illegal substances, including 3,972 kilograms of drugs, 15,825,619 cannabis plants, and 188,000 psychotropic pills.

Yerlikaya noted that judicial control measures were imposed on three of the suspects, while proceedings for the others are ongoing.

He emphasized the government's commitment to combating drug production and trafficking in the country.

This extensive operation highlights Türkiye's ongoing struggle against drug-related crimes and the authorities' dedication to enhancing public safety.

By Khagan Isayev