Türkİye
Turkey arrests 3,338 suspects in anti-drug operations
In operations last week, hundreds of kilos of illegal drugs, weapons also seized, says Turkish Security Directorate
Cankut Tasdan |
21.07.2020 - Update : 21.07.2020
ANKARA
In anti-drug operations last week, Turkish security forces arrested a total of 3,338 suspects, the Security General Directorate said on Monday.
In a statement, it said they also seized some 512 kilograms (1,128 pounds) of marijuana, 72 kg (158 lb.) of heroin, 165 kg (363 lb.) of methamphetamines, 21 kg (46 lb.) of bonsai, 500 grams (1 lb.) of opium gum, 455,000 cannabis roots, and 9,000 drug pills.
A total of 43 unlicensed guns and rifles were also seized during the operations, it added.
*Writing by Fahri Aksut
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