Türkiye strikes at Istanbul pharmaceutical hub in major drug crackdown VIDEO

An operation named NARKOKAPAN-6 has been carried out in Türkiye as part of the ongoing fight against illegal drug trafficking.

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya wrote on his X page that the operation was carried out at a pharmaceutical plant in Istanbul, Caliber.Az reports.

İstanbul’da bir Uyuşturucu İmalathanesine yönelik düzenlenen “NARKOKAPAN-6” operasyonunda;
⛔️ 1 milyon 795 bin adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele geçirildi.❗️

⚠️Operasyonda uyuşturucu madde imalatçısı 3 şüpheli yakalandı.❗️

Küresel bir felaket olan uyuşturucu ile mücadele; yalnızca bir… pic.twitter.com/5xMActdnst

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) January 10, 2025

According to Yerlikaya, three pharmaceutical manufacturers were arrested.
"During the operation, 1,795,000 psychotropic tablets, five tablet pressing machines, and two vacuum machines were seized," the statement said.

Türkiye also plays a key role in drug law enforcement training through its Turkish International Academy against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC), recognized by the UN as a “Center of Excellence.” TADOC has trained nearly 9,000 officers from 88 countries since its inception.

Türkiye’s efforts extend to addressing new substances and drug-related demand reduction through the Turkish Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (TUBİM). TUBİM also develops national strategies, monitors emerging drugs, and promotes public awareness.

Through extensive international cooperation and domestic initiatives, Türkiye remains a significant player in the global fight against drug trafficking and abuse.

By Aghakazim Guliyev