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Police seize over 400 kilos of methamphetamine at İstanbul Airport

Police seize over 400 kilos of methamphetamine at İstanbul Airport

The stashes of the substance were seized in a cargo shipment destined for Asian countries, the authorities have revealed.

Türkiye is faced with a 'methamphetamine epidemic,' says main opposition leader

Türkiye is faced with a 'methamphetamine epidemic,' says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has accused the government of attracting "drug barons" to the country in order to finance the current account deficit. The authorities have said they will file criminal complaints against him.

1 November 2022

İstanbul police seize 1.5 tons of marijuana smuggled via ship from Mexico

İstanbul police seize 1.5 tons of marijuana smuggled via ship from Mexico

The marijuana was hidden in bolts of cloth, according to the police.

12 October 2022