'Drug' indictment against İlyas Yalçıntaş: At least 10 years in prison was requested!

There is a new development in the drug investigation conducted against singer İlyas Yalçıntaş. In the indictment prepared by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was requested that Yalçıntaş be sentenced for the crime of "trafficking or supplying drugs or psychoactive substances."

The indictment included the materials seized during searches at Yalçıntaş's home, the messaging records on his phone, and the analysis results of the biological samples taken.

PRECISION SCALE AND GRINDER SEIZED IN HIS HOME

According to the indictment, the investigation was launched upon intelligence that certain public figures used drugs or psychoactive substances and supplied them to each other.

During searches at Yalçıntaş's address, 2 grinders stated to be used for grinding cannabis, a precision scale, and a jar believed to contain plant residue were seized.

The indictment stated that the audio and written conversations the singer had with individuals registered on his mobile phone under the names "Aytaç Kartt" and "Mami Rodi" were also evaluated as having the purpose of drug trafficking.

YALÇINTAŞ'S DEFENSE REVEALED

In his statement included in the indictment, Yalçıntaş denied using drugs and made explanations regarding the materials seized in his home.

The singer stated that the substance inside the jar was thyme sent by his mother, and that the grinders were a gift from his friend Buğra Ateş.

Yalçıntaş stated that he used the precision scale to monitor his diet because he works out.

THC METABOLITE AND COCAINE DETECTED IN BLOOD AND HAIR SAMPLES

Blood and hair samples taken from Yalçıntaş within the scope of the investigation were sent for analysis.

The indictment stated that as a result of the analyses, the active ingredient of cannabis, THC metabolite, and cocaine were detected.

In line with the evidence in the file, the prosecutor's office demanded that Yalçıntaş be sentenced to imprisonment of no less than 10 years for the crime of "trafficking or supplying drugs or psychoactive substances."

THE FILE WAS SENT TO THE İSTANBUL 19TH ASSIZE COURT

The indictment sent to the Bakırköy Assize Court was accepted.

However, the court issued a decision of lack of jurisdiction on the grounds that Yalçıntaş's address fell outside the jurisdiction of the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Following this decision, the file was sent to the İstanbul 19th Assize Court.

The trial process regarding the charges against Yalçıntaş is ongoing.