04.11.2026 17:30
In a massive narcotics operation carried out in 5 districts of Istanbul, a drug manufacturing facility was uncovered and 7 suspects were caught, while Istanbul Police Chief Selami Yıldız said, "In the fight against drugs, no matter how many methods are changed, there are no limits and no concessions."
Operations against poison dealers threatening the peace and security of citizens across the country continue without interruption. In extensive joint efforts carried out by teams from the Istanbul Police Department's Narcotics Crimes Division and Intelligence Division, a massive drug manufacturing facility was uncovered.
SIMULTANEOUS RAIDS IN 5 DISTRICTS: 7 SUSPECTS DETAINED
As a result of comprehensive intelligence work, teams carried out simultaneous operations on November 2-3, 2026, at predetermined addresses in the districts of Gaziosmanpaşa, Avcılar, Beylikdüzü, Çatalca, and Arnavutköy. During the raids, 7 suspects determined to be manufacturing and trafficking drugs were caught and detained.
HUNDREDS OF KILOS OF POISON AND A PILL PRESSING MACHINE SEIZED
During searches at the addresses and in the uncovered manufacturing facility, a large amount of narcotic substances and manufacturing equipment were seized. The seized materials are listed as follows:
- 195 kilos 900 grams of methamphetamine
- 55 kilos 600 grams of heroin
- 28 kilos 800 grams of opium gum
- 112 kilos 850 grams of pregabalin substance
- 133 kilos 800 grams of additive substance
- 400,000 synthetic pharmaceutical pills
- 200,000 empty capsules
- 1 pill pressing machine, 1 precision scale, 1 mixer, and 1 compressor
SUSPECTS REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE
The 7 detained suspects were referred to judicial authorities after investigation procedures carried out under Article 188 of the Turkish Penal Code within the scope of the crime of "Manufacturing and Trafficking Narcotic or Psychotropic Substances." It was reported that 4 of the suspects were brought to the courthouse on November 3, and the remaining 3 on November 4.
"NO COMPROMISE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS"
Istanbul Police Chief Selami Yıldız, who made statements after the operation, emphasized the determination of the security forces and said: "In the fight against drugs, no matter how much methods change, there are no limits and no compromise."