Turkish citizen accused of drug trafficking detained in Colombia: To be extradited to Germany

In Colombia, authorities haveconductedan operationto apprehendTurkish citizen Tolga Korkut,who is wanted by Interpolvia a Red Notice due todrug trafficking charges.carried out. Korkut, in the northern city of Barranquilla, was apprehended at a hotelby police forces, in cooperation with officials from the Colombian National MigrationAuthority (Migracion Colombia) and Interpol, during aspecialized operation. In a press statementreleased by the Barranquilla police,In the statement, itwas stated thatKorkut, who was taken into custody, was the leader and coordinator of an international criminalorganizationthat processed cocaine and engaged intrafficking between Colombia and Germany.TheannouncementThe statement also noted that Korkut hadestablished connections between Colombian drug traffickerslinked to various organized armed groups and European gangs. Police stated that Korkutmaintained control over the receipt, processing, and distribution of the drugs. He exercised controland stated that he carried out strategic activities to ensurethatcocaine shipmentsreachedEurope.

General Miguel Camelo, Commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, regarding the detention of Korkut,stated,"This resultis the result ofefforts conducted in coordinationwith internationalauthorities, and is a clear message to criminalorganizations that use our countryfor drug traffickingand to thoseenables us to strike a decisive blow against structures that threaten global security," he said.The operation of the criminal network

Regarding Korkut's activities, reports in the local press stated, "A comprehensive network connecting European criminal organizations with Colombian drug networkswas established.The investigation revealed that

Korkut played a key role in coordinating shipments.Authorities noted thatthe suspect will be extradited to Germany following legal procedures.acting as an administrator. He was coordinating human resources and financial assets, and ensuring the logistics and sustainabilityof illegal operations," the statement said. Korkut's crimeinvolved the transport of semi-processed, high-puritycocaine from Colombia to Germany.sentit was alleged. Finally, itwas claimed that the drugs were distributed to buyers in different cities after the procedures were completed in Germany. Furthermore, it was alleged that Korkut traveled to Colombia at least 4 times between February and June 2025 was claimed. Korkut is accused ofmaking purchase agreements with Europeangangs.accused.

Will be extradited to Germany

Followinghis detention, Korkut was handed over to Interpol officials under international protocols. Currently in detention in Barranquilla, Korkut, He is expected to be extradited to Germany in the coming weeks. It is known that thearrest warrant for Korkut issued by Interpol was requestedby a court in Germany.

News Source: İHA