Khaberni - A security operation conducted in southeastern Turkey uncovered a noteworthy smuggling incident involving animals used to conceal drugs, after authorities were able to seize a large amount of methamphetamine found inside the bellies of small animals in the Siirt province.
Security teams stopped a truck in the Baykan district, after field surveillance led by anti-drug units in coordination with intelligence agencies.
The teams noticed unusual sewing marks on the abdomens of some of the transported animals during the inspection, which necessitated a thorough examination that revealed drugs hidden inside the abdominal cavities.
The actions resulted in the discovery of 54.6 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside 29 animals, in a smuggling method that relied on exploiting animals to bypass checkpoints.
The inspections showed that the sewing was done skillfully to hide any clear signs, before they were detected by meticulous observation during the operation.
The authorities arrested two individuals, referred to by the initials R.M and K.Y, and began legal proceedings against them related to drug smuggling crimes, with ongoing investigations to trace the parties involved in the case and the route of the shipment.
The Turkish Ministry of the Interior announced that the operation was part of a series of security moves targeting drug smuggling networks, confirming that the relevant authorities continue their work to monitor unconventional methods used in this type of crime, with intensified field surveillance to always protect the community.
