🔹 What is Drug Trafficking?
In Turkey, if someone sells, carries, brings into the country, or hides drugs, this is called drug trafficking. It is a very serious crime.
🔹 What If a Foreigner Does It?
Even if you’re not a Turkish citizen, if you commit the crime in Turkey, the Turkish police and courts can arrest and punish you. It doesn’t matter which country you’re from.
🔹 What Is the Punishment?
If you are caught doing drug trafficking in Turkey, the punishment is very heavy:
- At least 20 years in prison
- A big money fine
- If the crime is worse (like if you sell to children or near a school), the punishment can be 30 years or more
🔹 Will You Be Arrested?
Yes. Foreigners caught with drugs are usually arrested right away. The court thinks they might:
- Run away
- Hide evidence
- Or do more crimes
So, most of the time they are kept in jail until the trial.
🔹 Will Your Country Be Informed?
Yes. If you’re a foreigner, the Turkish police will tell your country’s consulate that you’ve been arrested. This is required by international law (Vienna Convention). You can also ask to talk to someone from your consulate.
🔹 After Prison – Will You Be Deported?
Yes. If you are found guilty and finish your prison time, the Turkish government will usually:
- Send you back to your country
- Ban you from entering Turkey again
This is called deportation, and it’s done to protect public safety.
🔹 What If the Crime Is International?
Sometimes drug trafficking involves many countries. In that case:
- Interpol (international police) can get involved
- Countries might help each other by sharing information or arresting people
- You might even be extradited (sent to another country to face charges)
🔹 What Do the Courts Say?
In past cases, Turkish courts gave 24–30 years of prison to foreign nationals who tried to bring drugs into the country. Even if they said “I didn’t know”, the court didn’t believe them if the amount was big.
Also, even if you say “they didn’t call my embassy”, the court usually says “you still got a fair trial.”
🔹 Summary
- Drug trafficking is a very big crime in Turkey
- Foreigners can be arrested, tried, and punished
- You can get 20–30 years in jail
- After prison, you can be deported and banned
- Turkey tells your country and follows international law
That’s why it’s very important to speak to a lawyer and get legal help if you are accused of drug trafficking in Turkey. A lawyer can protect your rights and guide you through the legal process.
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