Turkish authorities detain over 2,000, seize millions in illicit pills Video

Turkish authorities have detained over 2,365 suspects and seized a large quantity of drugs as part of operation aimed at combating the illegal drug trade.

Ali Yerlikaya, the Minister of the Interior has shared details on X page, Caliber.Az reports.

76 ilde Uyuşturucu Madde Satıcılarına yönelik son 2 hafta içinde düzenlediğimiz operasyonlarımızda;
➡️ 1 Ton 444 Kg Uyuşturucu Madde,
➡️ 2 Milyon 376 Bin adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele geçirildi❗

⚠️ 2 bin 365 şüpheliyi yakaladık❗

Aziz Milletimizin Bilmesini İsterim ki Zehir… pic.twitter.com/65Uk996dKO

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) March 4, 2025

"The operation took place across 76 provinces over the past two weeks. The authorities confiscated 1,444 kilograms of narcotics and over 2.3 million psychotropic pills," Yerlikaya stated.

As a reminder, Türkiye's Interior Ministry conducted Operation NARKOKAPAN-14 in Istanbul, resulting in the seizure of 25.5kg of heroin, 17kg of methamphetamine, and various quantities of cocaine, skunk, and psychotropic pills.

Minister Yerlikaya confirmed that 153 suspects were arrested in connection with the drug distribution operation. Authorities also seized significant sums of foreign currency and Turkish lira, highlighting the scale of the trafficking operations.

By Aghakazim Guliyev