Metehan Border Crossing: 346kg of illegal meat seized

Authorities at the Metehan Border Crossing seized 346.40 kilograms of illegal meat and animal fat, valued at approximately 411,370 TL. The seizure, which included 305.40 kilograms of boneless beef and 41 kilograms of lamb fat, occurred during a vehicle inspection on October 20, 2026.

The suspect, identified as B. M., was arrested at the scene. Following a court appearance in Nicosia, the suspect accepted the charges. The seized products were subsequently destroyed by Gönyeli Municipality municipal police under veterinary supervision.

Judge Gizem Erciyas ordered the suspect to be released on an 80,000 TL cash bail, subject to a travel ban, the signing of two 600,000 TL bail bonds by guarantors, and weekly police reporting. The suspect has a prior legal history involving the provision of tobacco to a retired general.