Turkey carries out the largest anti-narco operation in its history by arresting 74 suspects and seizing millions of dollars
Over $10 million has been seized during Turkey's anti-narcotics and crime income operation that targets groups of money laundering and selling drugs illegally in the country and overseas.
The operation, titled Swamp, was conducted in collaboration with nine countries and led to the arrest of 74 suspects and the seizure of over $10.21 million, while 281 properties were seized as part of the operation the ministry said in a statement. Anti-narcotics teams targeted individuals involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities in Turkey, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, England, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and other countries since the 90s, according to a security source, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
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