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Focus English News-Police in Istanbul Seizes Over 1 Ton of Heroin

"Police in Istanbul Seizes Over 1 Ton of Heroin

22 October 2005 | 16:51 | FOCUS News Agency

Istanbul. The Turkish Police in Istanbul seized over 1 ton of heroin, intended for contraband in Europe, RIA Novosti reported, citing information of the Turkish media. 10 people were arrested during the operation but their names have not been reported. The drugs were discovered during a mass police operation in Silivri region on Friday night. The total value of the heroin has not been reported yet but the price of 1 kg heroin in Europe costs approximately EUR 15,000. "

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