Turkish police seize methamphetamine and cocaine in separate drug busts

In the Turkish city of Samsun, police from the Narcotics Crime Division arrested two suspects in Atakum after a raid on their residence and vehicle. Officers seized 831 g of methamphetamine ready for market, 75 synthetic pills, a precision scale, a pump-action shotgun and other related items. The detainees were transferred to judicial authorities for further investigation.

A second operation in the Muğla province, targeting drug sales in Bodrum and Marmaris, resulted in the discovery of 273 g of cocaine, 13 g of cannabis, 1,483 synthetic pills, a unlicensed pistol, ammunition and roughly 13,000 TL in cash. Four of the six suspects were sentenced to prison, while the remaining two were released under judicial control. Both busts are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks in Turkey.