Moroccan drug trafficker wanted with a red notice captured in Avcılar

36-year-old Z.E., who was wanted internationally with a red notice by Moroccan authorities on charges of "drug trafficking," has been captured in Istanbul. Police teams launched an investigation upon receiving information that the suspect had entered Turkey and was hiding in Istanbul.

In a joint operation by the Istanbul Police Department's Narcotics Crimes Division and the Intelligence Branch, it was determined that Z.E. was at an address in Avcılar. Following surveillance and investigation, the suspect was taken into custody during an operation.

Examinations by security units alleged that Z.E. used her sister and close friends, who had been captured in operations in different countries. It was stated that it was determined the suspect attempted to smuggle drugs abroad by having them swallowed in capsules.

Following the detention procedures, it was learned that Z.E. was handed over to a Removal Center for deportation and extradition processes to her home country.