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Over 54 kg of heroin seized in southeastern Turkey
Police in Hakkari province also arrest 1 person in relation to drug bust
Sayim Harmanci |
08.01.2021 - Update : 08.01.2021
HAKKARI, Turkey
Police in southeastern Turkey captured more than 54 kilograms (119 pounds) of heroin, local authorities said on Friday.
Drug was discovered in a suspicious vehicle that was stopped at police check-point at the Yuksekova district of Hakkari province, said a statement by the local governor’s office.
The driver of the car was arrested, the statement added.
*Writing by Ahmet Gencturk
