4 kilos and 707 grams of cocaine were seized by the Customs Enforcement teams of the Ministry of Commerce in an operation against the drug courier who came to Istanbul Airport.
According to the statement made by the Ministry, Istanbul Airport Customs Enforcement Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate teams focused on a passenger on the plane making the Sao Paolo-Istanbul flight in the risk analysis they carried out in terms of combating narcotic crimes.
The teams, who determined that the person would pass to another country by using Istanbul Airport as a transit, started the physical follow-up of the person after the plane landed. Simultaneously, the suitcases of the suspect person were x-rayed and it was determined that there was a suspicious density in the suitcases.
Thereupon, the operation was planned by the teams, whose suspicions increased even more, and two suitcases were put on tape and sent to the passenger lounge where the person was waiting.
The second team, who was vigilant in the passenger hall, first waited for the suspect to take his luggage from the tape. After the person came and took his suitcase, he intervened and searched for his body and belongings.
During the search for items, perfume, roll-on and shampoo bottles from various brands in one of the suitcases of the Brazilian national caught the attention of the teams. When the said items were checked by opening and cutting, it was understood that substances suspected to be liquid and powdered narcotic substances were placed inside.
As a result of the analysis made with the drug detection device, it was determined that the liquid and powdered substances were cocaine. In total, 4 kilos and 707 grams of cocaine were seized.
The investigation into the incident continues before the Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.