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Turkish police seize heroin hidden inside honey tins

Anti-drug operation held in southeastern Turkey

12.04.2018 - Update : 12.04.2018
Turkish police seize heroin hidden inside honey tins

By Mehmet Akif Parlak

GAZIANTEP, Turkey

Over 60 kilograms (132 pounds) of heroin, packed in honey tins, were seized on Thursday during an anti-drug operation in southeastern Gaziantep province, police said.

According to a statement from the provincial police department, the drug was found in eight honey tins during an operation against a cargo firm.

Police is interrogating employees of the firm.

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