18.06.2026 09:30
Narcotics police raided the set of the ambitious production "Ateş Denizi" (Sea of Fire), which is preparing to meet the audience on TRT tabii screens. Lead actor Erdem Kaynarca, who was detained while preparing in a caravan as part of an investigation into banned substances, was released after his statement, while the series' filming has been suspended.
The new series "Ateş Denizi" (Sea of Fire) of TRT tabii, which is counting down to start broadcasting, made headlines with a security incident. The shoot of the series, which was continuing at Beykoz Kundura Factory, was interrupted by a sudden raid by police teams.
NARCOTICS RAID ON THE SET AT BEYKOZ KUNDURA FACTORY According to information obtained, police teams, acting within the scope of an investigation into a banned substance, carried out a sudden operation on the set of the Ateş Denizi series located at Beykoz Kundura Factory. The target was the lead actor Erdem Kaynarca, who portrays the character 'Nezih' in the series.
BROUGHT DOWN FROM THE TRAILER, HIS CAR WAS SEARCHED The security forces who entered the set went to the famous actor, who was preparing in his trailer for his scene at that time. Erdem Kaynarca was brought down from the trailer accompanied by police, and first, a detailed search was conducted on his personal vehicle. It was learned that the searches revealed the vehicle to be clean, and no evidence of any crime was found.
Erdem Kaynarca FILMING SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK Following the search of his vehicle, the famous actor was taken to the police headquarters and taken into custody. After this shocking incident in the middle of the set, the series crew, who were in great surprise, decided to halt filming. It was reported that work on the "Ateş Denizi" series has been suspended for one week due to the developments.
ACTOR, WHO HAD HAIR AND BLOOD SAMPLES TAKEN, WAS RELEASED According to journalist Birsen Altuntaş's news; Erdem Kaynarca, who was taken from the set in Beykoz to the Halkalı Narcotics Crime Branch Directorate, has completed his procedures there. The famous actor, who gave a detailed statement at the police station, was released after providing hair and blood samples as per procedure. It was learned that the investigation initiated regarding the incident is ongoing.