Turkish police seize over 3 tons methamphetamine in Istanbul, Interior Ministry says

Türkiye’s Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said Thursday that police seized over 3.5 tons of methamphetamine during an operation against drug dealers in Istanbul.
24.11.2022 12:35:16 / English News

“After six months of investigation, police seized 3 tons and 533 kilograms of methamphetamine in an operation carried out between Nov. 16-23. 12 people were arrested, and judicial proceedings are underway against 10 people,” Soylu said in a statement on Twitter.

Türkiye’de, tek seferde en yüksek Metamfetamin yakalaması❗

İstanbul’da 6 aylık takibin ardından
16-23 Kasım arasındaki operasyonlarda;

3 TON 533 KİLO METAMFETAMİN
ELE GEÇİRİLDİ,
12 KİŞİ TUTUKLANDI,
10 KİŞİ hakkında adli işlemler sürüyor.

İstanbul Emniyetimize Tebrikler👏
— Süleyman Soylu (@suleymansoylu) November 24, 2022

Turkey maintains strict laws against the use, possession, or trafficking of illegal drugs. If convicted of these offenses, one could receive a heavy fine or a prison sentence of 4 to 24 years. (ILKHA)