Türkiye nabs over 300 suspects in nationwide drug ops VIDEO

Operation Narkoçelik-38, a major anti-drug trafficking initiative, has seen significant results across Türkiye.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on social media platform X that the extensive operation spanned 50 provinces and yielded impressive results in the battle against narcotics, Caliber.Az reports.

5️⃣️0️⃣ İlde Zehir Tacirlerinin Yerel Suç Örgütlerine, Uyuşturucu Madde İmalatçılarına yönelik düzenlenen “NARKOÇELİK-38” operasyonlarında;
5️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ Kg Uyuşturucu Madde,
1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ Bin 9️⃣7️⃣0️⃣ adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele geçirildi❗

3️⃣1️⃣6️⃣ Zehir Taciri ve Sokak Satıcısı yakalandı.

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— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) September 12, 2024

During the operation, Turkish law enforcement agencies confiscated a total of 580 kilograms of various narcotic substances. 

In addition, authorities seized 121,970 psychotropic pills, highlighting the scale of the operation's success. The crackdown led to the detention of 316 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.

Türkiye, a key transit point for illegal drugs en route to European markets, has intensified its efforts against drug smuggling since 2023. This operation underscores the country’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and dismantling smuggling networks.