Drug operation in 4 provinces: 17 people arrested
Quick Look
- In the drug operation organized in 4 provinces under the coordination of Batman Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 22 suspects were detained and 17 of them were arrested.
- A large amount of methamphetamine, skunk and synthetic drugs were seized during the operation.
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Why It Matters
Within the scope of the Batman-based drug trafficking investigation, police forces carried out simultaneous operations in 4 provinces.
A simultaneous operation was organized in 4 provinces within the scope of the investigation into drug trafficking under the coordination of Batman Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. 17 of the 22 suspects detained during the operation were arrested.
Provincial Police Department Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch Directorate teams started an operation to catch the suspects who were considered to be involved in drug dealing. Within the scope of the investigation, 18 predetermined addresses were raided simultaneously, centered in Batman, Van, Hakkari's Yüksekova district and Mersin.
POUNDS OF DRUGS WERE FOUND FROM THE ADDRESSES
During the searches carried out within the scope of the operation, 24 kilos 619 grams of methamphetamine, 7 kilos 400 grams of skunk, 420 grams of synthetic cannabinoids and 12 grams of heroin were seized.
22 suspects detained during the operation were referred to the courthouse after completing their procedures at the police station.
While 17 of the suspects who were brought to court were arrested, the other suspects were released on condition of judicial control.
Open Questions
- What is the structure of the criminal organization to which the suspects are affiliated?
