09.11.2026 16:03
In operations carried out by narcotics police in Mersin against street dealers referred to as “torbacı,” 1 kilogram 780 grams of methamphetamine and various quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and synthetic drugs were seized. Seven suspects caught in the operations were arrested on charges of drug trafficking and sent to prison.
An operation was conducted under the coordination of the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office targeting drug trafficking. Seven suspects were caught in the teams' successive raids.
SUCCESSIVE RAIDS ON STREET DEALERS
According to the information obtained, teams from the Provincial Police Department's Anti-Narcotics Crimes Branch launched an operation targeting street dealers identified as trafficking drugs and referred to as “torbacı” (drug peddlers). During the operation, successive raids were carried out on the identified suspects.
STASHED UNDER THE ARMCHAIR
Searches were conducted on the bodies and homes of the 7 suspects caught in the raids. During the searches, 1 kilogram 780 grams of methamphetamine stashed in 3 packages under the armchair, along with various amounts of cocaine, cannabis, and synthetic drugs, were seized. In addition, approximately 20 thousand liras in cash, assessed as proceeds of the crime, was also confiscated.
7 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
After their procedures at the police station, the suspects were referred to the courthouse and, following their statements to the prosecutor's office, were brought before the duty court. The court decided to arrest the 7 suspects on charges of drug trafficking.