Turkey: Over 180 kg of cannabis seized

By Huseyin Bagis

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish police on Monday seized 188 kilograms (414.4 pounds) of cannabis in Istanbul.

Anti-narcotics teams conducted operations in the Kartal and Pendik districts of the city and arrested two suspects, who were sent to a local court.

Turkish forces take tough action to stop illegal drug trade by launching operations throughout the year.

*Writing by Fahri Aksut