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flag Turkish police arrested 11 in Istanbul in a major drug bust, seizing millions of pills and hundreds of kilograms of drugs and chemicals.

flag Turkish police in Istanbul detained 11 suspects in a major anti-drug operation, seizing over 4 million pills, 214 kg of methamphetamine, 69 kg of cannabis, and 438.5 kg of drug production materials. flag The raid, part of a broader crackdown targeting 19 celebrities accused of drug use and promotion, involved joint efforts by the Police Anti-Narcotics Department and Istanbul’s Narcotics and Intelligence units across three districts. flag Authorities used a battering ram to enter premises, discovered drugs in sacks and boxes, and responded to a fire likely caused by a suspect trying to destroy evidence. flag The operation is part of Türkiye’s ongoing nationwide campaign since June 2023, which has led to over 81,000 arrests and the destruction of more than 211 tonnes of drugs and hundreds of millions of pills and cannabis plants.

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