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More celebrities detained in narcotics, prostitution probe

More celebrities detained in narcotics, prostitution probe

Drug operations targeitng well-known figures continue.

17 February 2026

Fenerbahçe president detained after drug test returns positive

Fenerbahçe president detained after drug test returns positive

Samples were taken from Saran as part of a sweeping narcotics investigation targeting well-known journalists, businesspeople and social media figures. Saran denied any drug abuse, demanding a repeat test.

24 December 2025

Several celebrities detained in drug investigation

Several celebrities detained in drug investigation

Prosecutors are conducting a sweeping drug investigation targeting celebrities and media figures over alleged use and facilitation of narcotics.

18 December 2025

Police officer, suspect killed in İstanbul drug operation

Police officer, suspect killed in İstanbul drug operation

Suspects opened fire on the police during a raid on their apartment.

8 December 2025

Prosecutors drop drug investigation against seven celebrities after negative test results

Prosecutors drop drug investigation against seven celebrities after negative test results

Blood and hair samples taken from 19 celebrities last month.

6 November 2025

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Operation on celebrities: Taken in for questioning without a detention order

Operation on celebrities: Taken in for questioning without a detention order

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office announced that an investigation was underway against several celebrities on charges of “using narcotic or stimulant substances”.

Over 260 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in İstanbul raids

Over 260 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in İstanbul raids

Methamphetamine has become the leading substance in addiction treatment admissions.

2 September 2025

Over 17,000 cannabis plants seized in eastern Turkey

Over 17,000 cannabis plants seized in eastern Turkey

Narcotics were discovered across nine separate locations during the operations.

Over 500 'dealers' detained in Ankara drug raids

Over 500 'dealers' detained in Ankara drug raids

Police carried out simultaneous raids on 626 locations across the capital.

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.

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.