Turkey's Drug Crime Surge

Officer Emre Albayrak shot during narcotics raid in Cekmekoy, Istanbul, died of wounds.
Turkey's drug-related crime rose 23% in 2024 compared to 2023.
970 drug suspects detained in nationwide operations week before Dec 8, 2025.
Istanbul's governor called raid a special operations mission with two suspects detained.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed officer's death in narcotics operations.

Crime | Law Enforcement | Drug

Turkey

Ali Yerlikaya | Emre Albayrak

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