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الثلاثاء: 21 تموز 2026
  • 21 أيار 2026
  • 21:27
Wave of Drug Cases Involving Turkish Artists 25 New Individuals Detained Including Prominent Names

Khaberni - A new wave of security operations has been launched within the ongoing investigations related to the drug file targeted against a number of celebrities and public figures, with the Bakirkoy public prosecution announcing detention decisions against 25 individuals as part of the case, including well-known names in the artistic community

 

This development is part of the investigations that started earlier, before expanding in the last hours to include new names, in an operation carried out in the morning and witnessed extensive security movements

List of Detainees and Investigation Details

According to the data, the detention decisions included Serenay Sarıkaya, Berkay Şahin, Tan Taşçı, Mabel Matiz, and Fırat Çelik, among a large number of other names mentioned in the investigation file.

The sources reported that only 16 individuals have been detained so far, while it was found that one of the suspects is abroad, and another is out of the city due to the death of a relative, while the search for the rest of the wanted continues.

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During the security operation, the investigation teams conducted raids at several addresses in different locations, conducting thorough inspections, collecting evidence, and subjecting the suspects to necessary tests as part of the expanded investigations.

Substances suspected of being drugs were also seized in some of the homes, in addition to tools believed to be used in drug use, as part of the evidence that was secured and the investigation continued regarding it.

Further Details on Some of the Names

Investigation sources clarified that some of the names are under special monitoring; it turned out that one of the wanted artists is abroad, while others are being tracked in different cities, with legal proceedings continuing against everyone.

In contrast, a number of suspects are expected to appear before investigative authorities in the coming hours to complete their statements.

Statement of the Public Prosecution

The statement from the Bakirkoy Public Prosecution indicated that these operations are part of the effort to combat drugs that threaten public health and community security, confirming that the investigations target not only drug dealers but also users and facilitators of their distribution or provision of places for their use.

The statement added that investigations continue within a comprehensive security plan, and that decisions for detention, inspection, and conducting biological tests have been taken against 25 suspects, with ongoing efforts to reach all those involved in the case

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