Police seize 83 kg of heroin in eastern Turkey
A suspect was arrested on charges of drug trafficking in Turkey’s eastern Van province on Sunday.
A total of 83 kg of heroin was seized in the Başkale district, the Provincial Police Department said in a statement.
The suspected drug dealer will be brought before the court after the police investigation is completed.
Turkey maintains strict laws against the use, possession, or trafficking of illegal drugs. If convicted under these offenses, one could receive a heavy fine or a prison sentence of 4 to 24 years. (ILKHA)