Introduction Controlled delivery operations in Turkish drug investigations are special investigative methods used to identify drug trafficking networks, organizers, suppliers, couriers, recipients and financial connections. Instead of immediately seizing narcotic or psychotropic substances at the first point of discovery, competent authorities may allow the suspicious goods, package, cargo, vehicle or shipment to continue under official […]
Introduction Drug courier cases in Turkey are among the most complex and high-risk categories of narcotics offences. A “drug courier” is generally understood as a person accused of carrying, transporting, delivering or bringing narcotic or stimulant substances from one place to another. The alleged courier may be stopped at an airport, bus terminal, border gate, […]
Introduction Heroin offences in Turkey are among the most severely punished drug-related crimes under Turkish criminal law. Turkish legislation treats heroin as one of the most dangerous narcotic substances, and its involvement in a case may significantly increase the accused person’s criminal exposure. A case involving heroin may be classified as personal use, possession, trafficking, […]
Introduction Cocaine possession and trafficking in Turkey are treated as serious criminal matters under Turkish law. Turkish criminal legislation does not distinguish drug crimes merely according to social perception or the popularity of the substance. Instead, it evaluates whether the conduct involves personal use, possession, sale, supply, transportation, storage, importation, exportation or manufacturing of narcotic […]
Introduction Methamphetamine crimes in Turkey are treated with exceptional seriousness under Turkish criminal law. Methamphetamine is a powerful synthetic stimulant, and Turkish authorities generally evaluate offences involving this substance within the strict narcotics framework of the Turkish Penal Code. Depending on the facts, a methamphetamine-related case may be classified as personal use, possession for personal […]
Introduction Possession of prescription drugs in Turkey can become a criminal issue when medication contains narcotic, psychotropic or stimulant substances, is carried without proper documentation, exceeds personal medical need, is imported without permission, or appears connected to sale, supply or distribution. Many people assume that a medication lawfully prescribed abroad can be freely carried into […]
Introduction A drug trafficking accusation in Turkey is one of the most serious criminal allegations a person can face. Turkish law treats drug trafficking not only as an individual criminal act but also as a threat to public health, public order and social safety. For this reason, investigations involving narcotic or stimulant substances often include […]
Introduction Phone records, messages and digital evidence have become central in Turkish drug trafficking cases. In the past, many narcotics prosecutions depended mainly on physical evidence such as seized substances, packaging, scales, cash or witness statements. Today, however, prosecutors frequently rely on WhatsApp messages, SMS records, call logs, social media conversations, location data, screenshots, phone […]
Introduction Drug crimes involving minors in Turkey are treated with exceptional seriousness. Turkish criminal law views narcotic and stimulant substance offences not only as crimes against public health, but also as conduct that may destroy the physical, psychological, social and educational development of children. When a child is involved in a drug case, the legal […]
Introduction Facilitating drug use in Turkey is a separate criminal offence under Article 190 of the Turkish Penal Code. It is different from drug trafficking under Article 188 and different from drug possession or use for personal consumption under Article 191. The purpose of Article 190 is to punish conduct that does not necessarily amount […]