Police make huge drug bust in eastern Turkey

June 28 2019 10:55:25

Police make huge drug bust in eastern Turkey

DİYARBAKIR-Anadolu Agency

Anti-narcotics police in Turkey have seized more than 1.2 million cannabis sativa roots and 337 kilograms (742.958) of marijuana in an air-supported operation, officials said on June 28.

The operation from June 25-27 took place in Turkey's southeastern province of Diyarbakir, the provincial governor's office said in a statement.

The squads found the cannabis sativa roots at 26 different points.

The marijuana was found in sacks hidden in bushes and drums buried in soil in Lice district of Diyarbakir.

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