Istanbul police seize 23 kg of cocaine in major drug bust

Turkish police in Istanbul’s Beylikdüzü district stopped a vehicle and uncovered more than 23 kg of cocaine packed in dozens of parcels. Four individuals were arrested at the scene and placed in custody pending further legal action. The seized cocaine is being examined by forensic specialists while investigators trace its origin and possible links to larger criminal networks. The operation forms part of Turkey’s broader effort to disrupt international drug smuggling routes that often use the country as a transit hub.