Police launch operations against drug dealers in Istanbul

June 29 2020 09:33:48

Police launch operations against drug dealers in Istanbul

ISTANBUL-Anadolu Agency

At least 55 suspects were detained early on June 29 in simultaneous operations against drug dealers in Turkey’s metropolitan city of Istanbul.

Anti-drug police squads launched raids on drug dealers' homes in 53 locations in Üsküdar, Ümraniye, Ataşehir, Sancaktepe and Maltepe districts.

The operations were supported by special action forces.

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