17.01.2026 01:50
Turkish citizen Tolga Korkut, who is accused of drug trafficking on the Colombia-Germany route and wanted by Interpol with a red notice, was detained in an operation carried out in Barranquilla. Authorities claimed that Korkut managed cocaine shipments as the leader of an international criminal organization.
Colombian authorities announced the capture of Turkish citizen Tolga Korkut, who is accused of drug trafficking on the Colombia-Germany route and wanted by Interpol with a red notice. The operation carried out in Barranquilla stood out as part of coordinated efforts against international criminal organizations.
JOINT OPERATION IN BARRANQUILLA
Korkut was detained in a hotel in the city of Barranquilla, located in the north of the country, through a joint operation by the police, the Colombian National Migration Agency (Migracion Colombia), and Interpol teams. General Miguel Camelo, Commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, emphasized that the detention was a result of internationally coordinated efforts, stating, "We have dealt a serious blow to the structures that use our country for drug trafficking and to organizations that threaten global security."
CRIMINAL NETWORK AND ACTIVITIES
Local sources indicated that Korkut served as a critical bridge between Colombian drug networks and European gangs. It was alleged that Korkut coordinated human resources and financial assets, managed the logistics of illegal operations, and ensured the shipment of semi-processed, high-purity cocaine from Colombia to Germany.
Korkut, who reportedly traveled to Colombia at least four times between February and June 2025, was said to have made purchasing agreements with gangs in Europe and that shipments were distributed to different cities after being finalized in Germany.
WILL BE EXTRADITED TO GERMANY
Following his detention, Korkut was handed over to Interpol officials under international protocols. After the completion of the detention process in Barranquilla, Korkut is expected to be extradited to Germany in the coming weeks. The arrest warrant issued by Interpol was based on a court application in Germany.