“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.

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)