Türkiye Drug Operations Across 78 Provinces: 1,466 Arrested

Turkish police have arrested 2,733 suspects during a two-week crackdown on suspected drug dealers across 78 provinces. According to the Interior Ministry, 1,466 suspects were remanded in custody, while judicial control measures were imposed on another 414. Authorities seized 1,768 kilograms of narcotics and more than 2.2 million drug pills during the coordinated operations.

Türkiye Drug Operations Across 78 Provinces: 1,466 Arrested
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 23.10.2026
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News: Gökhan Turhan

Turkish law enforcement agencies have carried out a nationwide campaign against suspected drug dealers, conducting coordinated operations across 78 provinces over the past two weeks. The crackdown was organized by provincial police departments in cooperation with the General Directorate of Security’s Anti-Narcotics Department and the offices of chief public prosecutors.

According to figures released by the Turkish Interior Ministry, officers seized 1 tonne, 768 kilograms and 207 grams of narcotic substances, along with 2,236,908 drug pills. A total of 2,733 suspects were apprehended during the operations. Of those, 1,466 were arrested and remanded in custody, while 414 were placed under judicial control measures. Legal proceedings involving the remaining suspects are ongoing.

More Than 9,000 Police Officers Took Part

The nationwide operations involved a substantial deployment of law enforcement resources. A total of 3,977 police teams and 9,450 personnel participated in the crackdown, supported by 14 aircraft and 46 narcotics detection dogs.

The Interior Ministry stressed that drug trafficking fuels a range of other criminal activities and poses a serious threat to public safety. It said the fight against drug dealers would continue with determination, emphasizing the importance of protecting children, safeguarding young people’s futures and preserving peace within families.

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