Drug operation in Ankara: 109 detentions, 40 arrests
A large amount of drugs were seized during the operations carried out by Ankara Provincial Police Department between 25-31 October.
Quick Look
- 109 suspects were caught and 40 people were arrested in narcotics operations held in Ankara between 25-31 October 2026.
- A lot of drugs, weapons and cash were seized during the operations.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Weekly operation data carried out within the scope of Ankara Police Department's routine anti-drug efforts.
109 people were caught and detained in the operations carried out by Ankara Provincial Police Department Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch Directorate teams against the suspects who supplied and traded drugs between 25-31 October 2026.
In searches carried out within the scope of operations; 85 thousand 929 synthetic drugs, 2 kilograms 965 grams of A.M. substance, 791 grams of marijuana, 532 grams of cocaine, 221 grams of bonzai, 57 grams of methamphetamine and 49 pieces of cannabis were seized.
In addition, 4 precision scales, 1 blank gun, 3 blank gun cartridges, 24 shotgun cartridges and 159 thousand 475 lira of money, which were considered to be related to the crime, were seized. 40 of the 109 suspects detained within the scope of the studies were arrested and sent to prison.
Open Questions
- What is the criminal history of the 40 people arrested?
- Who was managing the distribution network of the seized items?
