2 Tons 367 Kilos of Drugs and 4 Million 34 Thousand 459 Pills were Seized in the Drug Operation
Quick Look
- In narcotics operations coordinated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 2 tons, 367 kilos of drugs and 4 million 34 thousand 459 pills were seized using 1345 teams and 3 thousand 360 personnel in 71 provinces.
- Of the 894 suspects, 424 were arrested and 93 were taken under judicial control.
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Why It Matters
The Ministry of Internal Affairs organizes coordinated operations across the country within the framework of the fight against drugs.
According to the statement made on the ministry's virtual media account; Under the coordination of the Directorate of Combating Narcotic Crimes of the General Directorate of Security and the Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, operations were organized by the Provincial Police Departments in 71 provinces, using 1345 teams, 3 thousand 360 personnel, 11 aircraft and 43 narcotic detection dogs. In operations; 2 tons 367 kilos of drugs and 4 million 34 thousand 459 pills were seized. Of the 894 suspects caught during the operations, 424 were arrested and judicial control provisions were applied to 93 of them. The proceedings against other suspects continue.
'DRUGS ARE A DARK MAIN VEIN THAT FEEDS MANY CRIME'
The statement also said, "Drugs are a dark main vein that feeds many crimes. We continue our fight against poison dealers with determination in order to dry this vein and protect the future of our children, the future of our youth and the peace of our families. We congratulate our heroic police officers, our Narcotics Directorate, our Chief Public Prosecutors' offices and those who contributed." (DHA)
Open Questions
- What are the types of drugs seized?
- Will more details about the arrested suspects be shared?
- How much do the operations cost?
