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Turkey responds to 4-ton cocaine seizure on ship near Canary Islands

Turkey responds to 4-ton cocaine seizure on ship near Canary Islands

The ship followed a complex route and “ghost vessels” were involved to avoid detection, said the Interior Ministry.

Colombian cartel member arrested in Istanbul

Colombian cartel member arrested in Istanbul

In a major narcotics operation, Turkish authorities arrested nine individuals, including a Colombian cartel member, and seized 373 kilograms of cocaine in Istanbul and Bursa.

Cocaine seized on international cargo ship in southern Turkey

Cocaine seized on international cargo ship in southern Turkey

Over 50 kilos of cocaine was seized from a Liberian-flagged dry cargo ship, Berge Torre, anchored off the coast of Adana.

15 November 2023

Cocaine seized in diplomatic vehicle during border crossing

Cocaine seized in diplomatic vehicle during border crossing

24 October 2023

İstanbul police detain 161 in raids targeting cocaine distribution network

İstanbul police detain 161 in raids targeting cocaine distribution network

Nearly 100 taxi drivers and motorcycle couriers were among the detained in an operation into a "home delivery network," according to the interior minister.

Sued by former PM's son, Peker says he will release new documents on cocaine trafficking

Sued by former PM's son, Peker says he will release new documents on cocaine trafficking

Prosecutors and the police do nothing about cocaine smugglers who "have photos with ministers," the exiled mob boss has claimed.

23 September 2021

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