142 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in Şırnak: 2 arrests.

142 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in Şırnak: 2 arrests.

01.02.2026 11:20

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that 142 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in a narcotics operation carried out in Şırnak, and that 2 suspects were arrested.

Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced the narcotics operation conducted by the police on his social media account. Accordingly, during the search of a truck identified as transporting narcotic substances by the Narcotic Crimes Department teams, 142 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized, and 2 suspects found in the vehicle were taken into custody.

"WE ARE CARRYING ON THIS WAR IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY"

Minister Yerlikaya stated, "The fight against drugs is not just an internal security issue. This struggle is a global security fight. We have declared an all-out war on drugs. We are carrying on this war not only on behalf of our country but in the name of humanity."

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