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Turkish police arrest internationally wanted drug trafficker in Istanbul

13 May 2026 18:35

Turkish police have detained, in Istanbul, Mohamed Boulakhrif, who was wanted internationally in connection with a drug trafficking case.

The police conducted the operation together with Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation (National Intelligence Organisation of Türkiye), Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media.

Turkish police arrest internationally wanted drug trafficker in Istanbul

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