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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearms Operation in Kyrenia and Esentepe

Two Arrested in Drug and Firearms Operation in Kyrenia and Esentepe

Two individuals were arrested following a police operation targeting drug and firearms offences in Kyrenia and Esentepe. During searches of a vehicle and a residence, officers seized drugs, ammunition, a rifle, magazines, and cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales.

Publish Date: 05/06/25 13:22
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearms Operation in Kyrenia and Esentepe
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According to a statement from the Police Press Office, at around 4:00 p.m. yesterday, the Crime Prevention Unit of the Kyrenia Police Directorate conducted the operation in Kyrenia and Esentepe. A search of a vehicle used by F.U. (male, 48) and a residence where he was staying uncovered one 7.62 mm rifle, 16 magazines, and 533 rounds of live 7.62 mm ammunition.

In addition, approximately 376 grams of cannabis, 5 grams of heroin, and 70 grams of cocaine were seized, along with two precision scales and a total of €775, $1,015, £950, and 10,420 Turkish lira in cash, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking.

F.U. and a second suspect, S.A. (female, 29), who is believed to be connected to the case, were taken into custody.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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