They were acting like "philanthropists". Drug barons exposed, there are also "Big Sister" and "Baronica"
During the operation carried out in 13 provinces centered in Istanbul, it was determined that the suspects communicated via the encrypted SkyECC platform and that the proceeds of crime exceeded 7 billion lira.
Quick Look
- 47 suspects were caught in the operation carried out against the international drug crime organization in 13 provinces based in Istanbul.
- It was determined that the suspects communicated via SkyECC and the proceeds of crime exceeded 7 billion lira.
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Why It Matters
An operation was carried out against the international drug crime organization in 13 provinces based in Istanbul.
New details have emerged regarding the operation carried out against the international drug crime organization in 13 provinces based in Istanbul and in which 47 suspects were captured.
It was determined that the suspects were communicating via the encrypted SkyECC platform. Police teams, who deciphered the messages of the international drug crime organization together with the "Joint Investigation Team" and revealed their identities, identified the suspects called "barons", especially those who were in charge of heroin production.
HE HELPED THE ORGANIZATION TO HIDE HIS CRIMES
It was revealed that the ringleaders, including hotel, oil, logistics, jeweler and foreign exchange office operators, who were responsible for tons of drugs seized in Germany, the Netherlands, Iran, North Macedonia and Türkiye, provided aid to those in need and participated in social activities to hide their crimes.
A BARON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERY STAGE
Remarkable details also emerged about the leaders of a total of 47 drug crime organizations detained during the operation.
He determined that all of the suspects were responsible at some stage.
It was determined by the police teams that E.I, who was described as an acid baron by the teams, took the raw materials he procured from Europe to Iran and had heroin produced there.
THEY CARRIED DRUGS WITH MULES
It was determined that another suspect, E.H., was responsible for bringing the drugs to Türkiye, and that the suspect organized the drugs to be brought to the country from Hakkari's Yüksekova district by mules.
It is suspected that the drugs smuggled into the country were taken to the western provinces by C.G. The teams determined that the poison produced was later delivered to G.D., known as "Sister", and stored.
H.C. is under the control of N.A., known as the "baronise", who is responsible for the international shipment of drugs. It was sent to European countries by M.A. It was revealed that the suspect named made the distribution in the Netherlands.
INCOME FROM CRIME EXCEEDS 7 BILLION LIRAS
Open Questions
- Will there be any more arrests as part of the operation?
- Were assets worth 7 billion liras confiscated?
