Yerlikaya, in a social media statement, revealed that authorities confiscated a staggering 4 tons and 604 kilograms of the drug during "Operation Narkoçelik-5."

The raids targeted three locations in Istanbul's Beylikdüzü, Arnavutköy, and Bahçelievler districts, the minister said.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of eight suspected drug manufacturers, including four foreign nationals. (ILKHA)