2 suspects arrested in drug operation in Artvin

Two of the 20 suspects detained in a drug operation in Artvin have been arrested.

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Teams from the Artvin Provincial Gendarmerie Command carried out an operation in the Hopa and Kemalpaşa districts targeting street-level dealers, known as "torbacı," and drug users.

SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION CONDUCTED AT 24 ADDRESSES

During the simultaneous operation at 24 addresses, teams seized 1 gram of cannabis seeds, 2 grams of synthetic drugs soaked in tobacco, 2 grams of herbal cannabis, 1 drug pill, as well as drug paraphernalia and a grinder.

Of the 20 suspects detained, 17 were released after providing their statements to the prosecutor's office. Suspects E.B. and A.Y. were arrested by the court, while one was released under judicial control conditions.

4 SUSPECTS SOUGHT

Teams are continuing their efforts to apprehend 4 suspects whose identities have been determined.