A total of 591,250 synthetic drug pills were seized in Istanbul.

A total of 591,250 synthetic drug pills were seized in Istanbul.

11.01.2026 00:52

In a drug operation conducted in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, 591,250 synthetic ecstasy pills and equipment used in the production of other drugs were seized. Three people were detained.

In an operation against drugs conducted at a location in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, 3 people were detained, and during the searches, 591,250 synthetic pharmaceutical pills were seized.

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DRUG PILLS SEIZED

The Istanbul Police Department's Narcotic Crimes Division and Intelligence Division carried out a new operation against the production and trafficking of drugs or stimulants. As part of the ongoing efforts, an operation was conducted at a location in Bahçelievler.

3 PEOPLE DETAINED

During the operation, 3 suspects were detained, and during the searches, 591,250 synthetic pharmaceutical pills, 2 machines used for pill production, 800,000 ready-to-fill empty capsules, and a medicine box were seized. The investigation related to the incident is ongoing.

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