Türkiye arrests 423 suspects in drug trafficking operations

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Operations have been carried out against drug traffickers in 69 provinces of Türkiye, with 423 people arrested.

Report informs, citing TRT Haber, that 708 kg 269 g of drugs and 2,971,219 psychotropic pills were seized during operations conducted over the past week.

A total of 1,005 suspects were detained. Arrest warrants were issued for 423 of them, while 138 were released pending trial.

An investigation is underway.

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