Turkish security forces seized more from 12 tons of Marijuana, 5.1 tons of heroin and 458 kilograms (1,010 pounds). of cocaine between January 1 and June 20, according to official According to the data of the Anadolu Agency (AA). The fits were result of more 107,000 anti-drug operations have been carried out out Throughout the country by the police and gendarmerie.
a total of 12,211 suspects were arrested in Operations experienced detention of 138,935 suspects.
Along with The aforementioned drug, security forces seized a cheaper chemical alternative to cannabis known as “Skunk” as well as 3.4 tons. of methamphetamine in operations. There were nearly 2 million Captagon pills also confiscation in Operations, along with At least 2.2 million cannabis plants.
Turkey stepped up up Anti-drug efforts five years ago when the number of annual drug-related deaths reached 941. In 2021, that number dropped to about 190, while authorities increased the number. of drug control operations, with Help of new Police units, such as ‘Drugs teams’Scattered around schools and other places where children Exposed to drugs use risk.
The country is located at a crossing point between Asia and Europe, a route exploited by drug smugglers who bring in “organic” drugs from Asia. countries to European markets and carry synthetic drugs produced in European pharmaceutical laboratories for Asia countriesincluding Turkey.
