3 tons of counterfeit detergent seized in Ankara

3 tons of counterfeit detergent seized in Ankara

11.06.2026 20:30

In a raid on a warehouse in Ankara, police seized 3 tons of counterfeit powder and liquid detergent valued at 1 million 150 thousand lira, bearing logos of many well-known brands, and legal proceedings were initiated against one suspect.

In a raid on a warehouse in Ankara's Altındağ district, 3 tons of counterfeit powder and liquid detergent with a market value of 1 million 150 thousand TL, along with numerous empty packaging, were seized. Legal proceedings have been initiated against one suspect.

MARKET VALUE OVER 1 MILLION LIRA

An operation was carried out on a warehouse used for counterfeit detergent production in Altındağ district under the coordination of the Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch. During the searches, 1 detergent packaging machine, 1 scale, approximately 3 tons of counterfeit powder and liquid detergent, and 736 empty packaging belonging to various well-known brands, with an approximate market value of 1 million 150 thousand TL, were seized. Legal proceedings have been initiated against one suspect.

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