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Turkey Ministry of Trade reports major customs seizures
The Turkish Ministry of Trade announced that its customs enforcement teams seized 54 tons and 480 kilograms of narcotics, including cannabis, methamphetamine, and cocaine, during the first ten months of 2026. The operations, which utilized X-ray systems, detector dogs, and technological control equipment, also resulted in the seizure of millions of illegal tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and over 33,000 liters of illicit alcohol.
In a separate economic report, the Ministry noted that its e-Auction System, used to sell liquidated commercial and passenger vehicles as well as various consumer goods, generated 5.7 billion lira in revenue during the first ten months of the year. This represents a 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Illegal goods identified during these operations are destroyed by special commissions following sampling and registration processes to prevent them from re-entering the market and to protect public health and economic security.
Entities
Emre Kaptan · Fulya · Gizem Erciyas · Interpol · Istanbul · Istanbul Police Department · M. K. · Mersin · Ministry of Trade · Nicosia · Nicosia Police Department · Odil Khudayberdıev
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Police found approximately 8 grams of suspected cannabis in the front passenger door of the suspect's vehicle.
- [● 2 SOURCES] M. K. was arrested for illegal acquisition and possession of drugs in Nicosia.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 20 grams of suspected cannabis were found in an apartment shaft on İsmail Beyoğlu Street.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police found approximately 2 grams of suspected cannabis on a nightstand in the suspect's bedroom.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Gizem Erciyas ordered the suspect to be held in custody for 4 more days.