Turkish Police Bust Major Smuggling Operation, Seize 2,437 E-Cigarettes

Oct.12.2024
Turkish Police Bust Major Smuggling Operation, Seize 2,437 E-Cigarettes
Turkish police seize 2,437 e-cigarettes in a large-scale smuggling operation in Istanbul, with 23 suspects detained.

According to a report from Haberport on October 12, Istanbul police seized 2,437 e-cigarettes in a large-scale smuggling operation. The operation took place simultaneously at multiple locations in the city, resulting in the detention of 23 suspects.


This operation was carried out by the Anti-Smuggling Department of the Istanbul Police Department in collaboration with the Turkish Police Headquarters and several other units. During the operation, the police identified suspects selling e-cigarettes through social media and the internet, and simultaneously raided 31 addresses across Istanbul. The investigation results revealed that these locations, along with the individuals involved, formed a significant smuggling network.


The suspect who was detained has been released after completing the relevant interrogation procedures.


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