396 drug dealers apprehended in Narkocelik-27 operations

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on his social media account that significant successes have been achieved in the Narkocelik-27 operations conducted in 57 provinces targeting the production and sale of illegal drugs. During these operations, 1,700 kilograms of drugs and 1.18 million drug pills were seized.

Zehir Tacirlerinin Oluşturduğu Yerel Suç Örgütlerine, Uyuşturucu Madde İmalatçılarına ve Satışını Yapanlara yönelik 5️⃣7️⃣ İlde düzenlenen “NARKOÇELİK-27” operasyonlarında;
1️⃣ Ton 7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Kg Uyuşturucu Madde ve
1️⃣ Milyon 1️⃣8️⃣1️⃣ Bin adet Uyuşturucu Hap ele geçirildi❗

3️⃣9️⃣6️⃣ Zehir… pic.twitter.com/yYL1XBN3Ay
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) July 17, 2024

The operations, which took place in 57 provinces including Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, involved 990 teams, 2,475 personnel, eight aerial vehicles and 34 narcotic detector dogs. As a result of these efforts, 396 drug dealers were apprehended.

Sharing footage of the operations, Yerlikaya congratulated the police officers involved and emphasized the determination to continue the fight against drugs with unwavering resolve.