Edirne Province Police Department Narcotics, Smuggling, and Organized Crime (KOM), Intelligence Branch teams, supported by narcotics detector dog Carlos, and Kapıkule Border Gate Customs Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate teams conducted an operation against drug traffickers. As a result of the coordinated efforts of the teams, two trucks were stopped and searched within the Kapıkule Customs area.
With the participation of the detector dog Carlos, a search was conducted in the tractor part of the trucks, leading to the seizure of approximately 200,000 tablets and 58 kilograms 176 grams of Ecstasy pills worth 50 million Turkish Liras. Two suspects were detained in relation to the incident and their legal procedures are ongoing.
The successful operation was a result of the joint efforts of the police department and customs authorities in combating drug trafficking. The use of a narcotics detector dog played a crucial role in uncovering the illegal drugs hidden in the trucks. The seized Ecstasy pills had a significant street value, highlighting the scale of the drug trafficking operation that was disrupted.
The seizure of such a large quantity of Ecstasy pills demonstrates the ongoing issue of drug trafficking that law enforcement agencies are working to combat. The arrest of the suspects involved in the incident is a significant step in dismantling the network of drug traffickers operating in the region.
The cooperation between different law enforcement agencies, including the police and customs officials, in conducting operations against drug traffickers underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing the issue of organized crime. The seizure of a large amount of drugs is a blow to the illegal drug trade, but efforts will continue to prevent further trafficking and hold those involved accountable.
The crackdown on drug traffickers at the Kapıkule Border Gate sends a strong message that law enforcement agencies are actively working to combat drug-related crimes. The successful operation serves as a deterrent to other individuals involved in drug trafficking and reinforces the commitment of authorities to maintain security and order in the region.
