Drug operation in 14 districts of Ankara: 31 suspects detained

Under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an operation was carried out against drug trafficking and related crimes by the teams of the Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch Directorate.

Within the scope of the investigation, detention orders were issued for 33 suspects, for whom evidence was obtained that they committed the crimes of drug trafficking, drug possession, violation of the Law No. 2313 on the Control of Narcotic Drugs and violation of the Law No. 6136.

Gendarmerie teams carried out simultaneous operations at addresses determined in 14 districts of Ankara.

While 31 suspects were detained during the operations, it was stated that efforts were continuing to capture 2 suspects.

The following items were seized during searches at the addresses:

- 1 kilo 27 grams of methamphetamine

- 2 kilos 235 grams of herbal marijuana

- 2 kilos 320 grams of skunk

- 1305 synthetic pills and 127 ecstasy

- 47 cannabis roots

- 7 grams of raw material from which 700 grams of synthetic cannabinoids can be obtained

- 2 grams of cocaine

During the searches, 5 precision scales, 5 drug paraphernalia, 20 grams of cannabis seeds, 3 unlicensed pistols, 2 blank cartridges, 3 unlicensed hunting rifles and 347 pistol bullets were found.

The teams also seized 34 mobile phones, 7 air-conditioning tents with their materials, 10 liters of liquid plant fertilizer and 25 thousand 700 Turkish Liras, which are considered to have been obtained from crime.

While the procedures for 31 suspects detained within the scope of the operation continue, it was reported that efforts to capture 2 fugitive suspects continue.