Turkish customs seize over 1 ton of illicit drugs at Ipsala border gate in Edirne province, including methamphetamine, heroin, and opium gum valued at $65 million, ministry says.
Turkish customs seized over one ton of illicit drugs on Friday during a major anti-smuggling operation at the country's northwestern border, Türkiye's Trade Ministry said.
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