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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.

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.