Türkiye's Narkoçelik-37: Hundreds of suspects nabbed in nationwide drug ops VIDEO

Operation Narkoçelik-37, 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 42 provinces and yielded impressive results in the battle against narcotics, Caliber.Az reports.

“Ülkemizi Uyuşturucudan ve Zehir Tacirlerinden Temizlemeye Kararlıyız”❗️

4️⃣2️⃣ İlde uyuşturucu madde satışı ve kullanımına yönelik düzenlenen “NARKOÇELİK-37” operasyonlarında;
4️⃣7️⃣9️⃣ Kg Uyuşturucu Madde ile
1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ Bin 9️⃣6️⃣7️⃣ adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele geçirildi❗

2️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ Zehir… pic.twitter.com/BPf4fZKwJ7

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) September 4, 2024

During the operation, Turkish law enforcement agencies confiscated a total of 479 kilograms of various narcotic substances. In addition, authorities seized 160,967 psychotropic pills, highlighting the scale of the operation's success. The crackdown led to the detention of 227 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.