Istanbul police seize large amount of drug in operation
Anti-drug squad seizes over 100 kg of cocaine and heroin, some half million opiate pills in northernmost Sariyer district
By Huseyin Bagis
ISTANBUL
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After receiving a tip-off, anti-drug police squad conducted
A total of 47 kg (103 pounds) of cocaine was confiscated at the operation.
They also seized 68 kg (150 pounds) of heroin and 550,000 opiate pills during the raid.
The police arrested two suspects and presented them before a court.
One of the suspect, identified by the initials O.K., was remanded in custody, while another suspect was released under judicial control.