# Turkish law enforcement anti-drug operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-law-enforcement-anti-drug-operations
> Updated: 2026-10-21T08:17:00.000Z. Sources: 76. Developments: 2.

Turkish authorities have conducted significant operations targeting narcotics trafficking and organized crime. In a large-scale coordinated effort involving 2,000 police personnel across 13 provinces, including Istanbul and Gaziantep, officials dismantled an international network linked to the trafficking of over 10 tons of heroin, cannabis, and cocaine. This operation, supported by Interpol and Europol, resulted in the arrest of 42 suspects and the seizure of assets valued at approximately 7.6 billion TL, including real estate, vehicles, and cryptocurrency.

Subsequent operations by gendarmerie teams in Diyarbakır expanded the focus to include smuggling and the apprehension of wanted individuals. These actions led to the capture of 85 persons facing various charges and the seizure of over 44,000 cannabis plants, as well as smuggled cigarettes and illegal food products.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Turkish authorities conduct large-scale operations in Diyarbakır

Gendarmerie operations in Diyarbakır led to the arrest of 85 wanted individuals and the seizure of over 44,000 cannabis plants and 8 tons of animal products.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-conduct-large-scale-operations-in-diyarbakr

### 2026-10-11: Turkey dismantles international drug network in 13-province operation

Turkish police seized 7.6 billion TL in assets and apprehended 42 suspects during a massive operation against an international drug syndicate linked to 10 tons of narcotics across 13 provinces.

71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/etimesgut-municipality-25-detained-in-new-corruption-probe

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