Drug operation in Mersin: orders for 273 detentions

Published 7 Oct, 09:55 Updated 7 Oct, 10:31 Photo: Yeni Şafak

In an operation targeting drug possession and use in central Mersin and four districts, detention orders were issued for 273 people. Most of the suspects were detained.

In the investigation led by the chief public prosecutor's offices in Mersin, Tarsus, Silifke, Erdemli and Anamur, 34 people were identified in the center, 15 in Anamur, 100 in Tarsus, 34 in Erdemli and 90 in Silifke. The operation was carried out at dawn. Detentions and searches continue.