Turkey Detains 22 Celebrities in Drug Crackdown
Quick Look
- Turkish police detained 22 celebrities for drug testing as part of an ongoing crackdown.
- Among those tested were singer Kenan Doğulu and his brother, composer Ozan Doğulu, as well as actress Beren Saat and former Miss Turkey Ayşe Hatun Önal.
- 77% of celebrity drug tests have been positive.
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Why It Matters
Turkish police have been conducting drug-fighting raids since October 2025, leading to the detention of over 250 individuals, including actors and influencers.
Twenty-two celebrities have been detained and provided blood and hair samples for drug tests, while three others are still wanted, "Milliyet" reported.
Among those arrested by the police were singer Kenan Doğulu and his brother, composer Ozan Doğulu, who previously collaborated with singer Tarkan.
Kenan's wife, Beren Saat, an actress who starred in the series "Magnificent Century," "Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem," and "Aşk-ı Memnu," as well as Miss Turkey 1999, singer, and model Ayşe Hatun Önal, also underwent testing.
Turkish police have been carrying out drug-fighting raids since October 2025. More than 250 people, including famous actors and influencers, have been detained at various times as part of the investigation.
77% of the results for celebrities who underwent drug testing were positive.
Source: "Novosti"
Open Questions
- What are the specific charges against the detained celebrities?
- What are the names of the three individuals still being sought?
- What are the long-term consequences for the celebrities who tested positive?
- Will this crackdown affect the Turkish entertainment industry significantly?
