Narcotics operation in Istanbul: 180 detained, tons of substances seized
Quick Look
- Istanbul Police Department's Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch Directorate organized an operation against street vendors in Şişli, Beşiktaş and Sarıyer, under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
- During searches at 8 workplaces and 5 valet points, 492.85 grams of marijuana, 42.5 grams of cocaine, 38.80 grams of methamphetamine, 223 synthetic pharmaceutical pills, 18 ecstasy pills, 12 grams of marijuana, 45 ml of GHB, butinaca, scales, bullets and 130,500 lira were seized.
- Within the scope of the investigation, a total of 180 people were detained, 164 were arrested, 13 were left under judicial control and an arrest warrant was issued for 3 of them.
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Why It Matters
Istanbul Police Department organizes operations targeting street vendors within the framework of the fight against narcotic crimes.
Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Police Department's Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an operation was carried out at 8 workplaces and 5 valet points for street vendors in Şişli, Beşiktaş and Sarıyer districts.
During the searches carried out at the addresses within the scope of the operation, 492.85 grams of marijuana, 42.5 grams of cocaine, 38.80 grams of methamphetamine, 223 synthetic pharmaceutical pills, 18 ecstasy pills, 12 grams of marijuana, a total of 45 ml of GHB substance in 9 bottles, 1 butinaca soaked in a napkin, 5 precision scales, 110 gun bullets and 130 thousand pcs. 500 lira was seized.
In line with the new evidence obtained within the scope of the investigation, it was learned that the total number of detainees was 180. While 164 of the suspects were arrested, judicial control measures were taken against 13 suspects. An arrest warrant was issued for 3 suspects.
Open Questions
- Who prepared the seized items for distribution?
- The structure of the organizations with which the detained suspects have ties
- Whether similar actions are planned in other regions after the operation
