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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.

Methamphetamine responsible for half of drug-related deaths in Turkey

Methamphetamine responsible for half of drug-related deaths in Turkey

Last year, 300 directly drug-related deaths were recorded across Turkey, according to the narcotics police.

9 September 2024

Anti-drug operations across Turkey lead to seizure of 3.7 tons of narcotics

Anti-drug operations across Turkey lead to seizure of 3.7 tons of narcotics

Some 520 individuals were detained during the operations across 59 provinces.

Nearly 400 detained in drug raids across Turkey

Nearly 400 detained in drug raids across Turkey

More than 1.7 million tons of drugs and pills have been seized.

Esmer Değirmen

Manisa's Roma community calls for anti-drug measures following series of overdose deaths

Manisa's Roma community calls for anti-drug measures following series of overdose deaths

The demonstrators criticized the authorities' reluctance to take action against the drug problem that plagues a neighborhood inhabited by the Roma people.

21 May 2024 Esmer Değirmen

Police raids target drug sellers in Şarköy

Police raids target drug sellers in Şarköy

The police have seized cannabis, bonzai and methamphetmine during raids in Şarköy, Tekirdağ.

23 February 2024 Yakup Önal

Police operations yield seizure of 220 kilos of drugs in 41 cities

Police operations yield seizure of 220 kilos of drugs in 41 cities

Over 200 suspects have been apprehended during the operations, says the interior minister.

25 January 2024

Major anti-drug raids lead to seizures across seven cities

Major anti-drug raids lead to seizures across seven cities

The police have seized 2,350 kilograms of narcotics and 11,000 narcotic pills, according to the interior minister.

21 November 2023

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

Drug raids in 30 cities

Drug raids in 30 cities

Based on evidence obtained from technical and physical surveillance and findings, arrest warrants were issued for 476 suspects as part of the investigation.

7 November 2023

Police officer, suspect killed in shootout during İstanbul drug raid

Police officer, suspect killed in shootout during İstanbul drug raid

When police teams acting on a tip-off attempted to raid an apartment in Kağıthane, the incident turned violent.

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.

Turkey's heroin seizures more than doubled entire EU in 2021, reveals drug report

Turkey's heroin seizures more than doubled entire EU in 2021, reveals drug report

According to the EMCDDA report, the significant increase in the seizure of various types of drugs has neither affected their supply nor their price.

19 June 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

The police seized a substantial quantity of diverse narcotics in a week, according to an official statement.

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Acting on a tip-off the police intercepted the truck in eastern Turkey.

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to wipe out drug lords in Turkey

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to wipe out drug lords in Turkey

The opposition candidate blamed the government for what he called "a plague" and promised to fight drug use and trade in Turkey if he is elected the president.

Over 300 detained in major drug operation in İzmir

Over 300 detained in major drug operation in İzmir

About 128,000 people are behind bars for drug-related crimes in Turkey, accounting for about one-third of the country's prison population.

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

About 126,000 people are behind bars across the country for drug-related offenses, the interior minister has said.

Bill passed obliging those convicted of drug-related crimes to treatment and rehabilitation programs

Bill passed obliging those convicted of drug-related crimes to treatment and rehabilitation programs

The General Assembly of Turkey accepted a bill that compels those convicted for selling or using drugs to follow compulsory treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Peru seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

Peru seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

According to officials from Peru, it was the first time they had such an incident with a Turkey-bound ship.

Methamphetamine becomes second-most used drug in Turkey, shows police survey

Methamphetamine becomes second-most used drug in Turkey, shows police survey

The police surveyed over 31,000 people who faced legal action for drug-related crimes last year.

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.

Minister: Türkiye's drug use rate at 3.1 percent

Minister: Türkiye's drug use rate at 3.1 percent

Direct deaths related to drug use are declining, while detentions are increasing, according to Minister Soylu.

23 December 2022

'Addiction treatment center in Konya involved in drug trade'

'Addiction treatment center in Konya involved in drug trade'

İYİ Party MP Yokuş relayed the claim that drugs were being sold in Konya Beyhekim AMATEM during his speech at the parliamentary commission.

25 November 2022

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

Methtamphetamine use and trafficking in Türkiye has been high on the political agenda, with the opposition accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the issue in order to attract black money.

24 November 2022

Red pill or queue pill: How the weak lira is disrupting drug markets in Türkiye

Red pill or queue pill: How the weak lira is disrupting drug markets in Türkiye

The combination of a weak currency, high inflation and state policies have disrupted prescription drug markets in Türkiye, particularly for imported products, making it more difficult for citizens to find some medications and for pharmacies to carry them.

7 November 2022 Hazar Dost

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

'Methamphetamine is becoming a gateway drug in Turkey'

'Methamphetamine is becoming a gateway drug in Turkey'

Cheap prices and ease of access are the two reasons that the use of methamphetamine has become more common in Turkey, says psychiatrist Bulut.

26 May 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Murder of Ozan Ulu: ‘He was first pushed to crime, then killed’

DEMAND FOR JUSTICE

Murder of Ozan Ulu: ‘He was first pushed to crime, then killed’

Ozan Ulu’s family says that the Prosecutor of Siirt “doesn’t give information because there is a confidentiality order on the file” and adds: “Please, help us."

1 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek