21.02.2026 11:10
Telegram has become the center of drug trafficking. The messages from a drug dealer contacted through Telegram once again revealed how bad the situation has become.
While drug investigations targeting celebrities and influencers remain a hot topic, striking allegations have emerged regarding drug trafficking conducted via Telegram. According to the claim, the application has become a platform actively used by drug dealers.
EMPHASIS ON "HIGH-QUALITY"
According to a report in Sabah newspaper, sellers first send automatic messages to buyers stating that their products are of "high quality." The messages include phrases like, "If your priority is low price, your expectations will not be met."
LOCATION IS ASKED, PRODUCT LIST IS SHARED
The report states that, for privacy reasons, the buyer's location is asked in the initial stage, followed by a listing of various drugs and inquiries about the requested quantity. It is claimed that in response to a high demand for cocaine, a seller stated that they did not have enough stock but could supply it within 1-2 months. The seller is also reported to have suggested making a small purchase first to establish trust.
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT IN CRYPTOCURRENCY
It is claimed that sellers request payment in cryptocurrency, and a 20% commission is demanded for payments made via IBAN. This method is said to be preferred to make tracking transactions more difficult.
ISMAIL HACIOGLU WAS ALSO SOURCING FROM THERE
In a search at his address, actor Ismail Hacıoğlu, from whom 33 grams of marijuana were found, stated in his testimony to the prosecutor, "I was ordering from the numbers I obtained from drug sales groups on the internet site called Telegram. I have never seen these people face to face. They usually leave the substance in the mailbox at my residence and take the cash I had previously left there."