Turkish actress Beren Saat among 22 detained in Istanbul drug and prostitution investigation

Turkish police in Istanbul arrested 22 individuals in a coordinated anti‑narcotics operation tied to alleged drug trafficking and prostitution. Among those taken into custody are well‑known entertainment figures: actress Beren Saat, singers Kenan Doğulu and Berdan Mardini, musician Ozan Doğulu, actor Enis Arıkan, and social‑media influencer Kerimcan Durmaz.

The operation was carried out by the anti‑narcotics unit of the Istanbul Police Directorate under the supervision of the Istanbul public prosecutor’s office. After arrest, the suspects were subjected to standard medical examinations and then transferred to the Directorate for the Fight Against Narcotic Crimes, where they are expected to provide statements. Authorities describe the crackdown as part of a broader effort to combat narcotics, which they consider a serious public‑health and security threat. No further details on specific charges or the judicial stage have been released.