Turkey: Over 100 kg of heroin seized
Anti-narcotics operation carried out in Van province
By Necat Hazar
ANKARA
More than 100 kilograms of heroin were seized during anti-narcotics operations in southeastern Turkey, a police source said Thursday.
In an operation in Edremit district of Van province, anti-narcotics teams seized 104 kilograms and 735 grams of heroin in packs in a truck, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to media.
The truck driver was arrested over drug-related offenses.
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