Turkish police seize 2 tons of marijuana in Turkey’s west

Turkish police seize 2 tons of marijuana in Turkey’s west

ANKARA – Anadolu Agency

Istanbul police seized 2 tons of marijuana during an anti-narcotics operation on Feb. 12, Turkey's interior minister said.

Süleyman Soylu said that at least 200 drug dealers were detained in the operation in Turkey's western province of Bursa.

At least 4,000 police officers joined the large-scale drug bust, according to local police sources.

Police special forces as well as sniffer dogs participated in the anti-drug operation.

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