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42-Year-Old Turkish Woman Wanted for Drug Production and Trafficking Arrested in Thessaloniki
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42-Year-Old Turkish Woman Wanted for Drug Production and Trafficking Arrested in Thessaloniki

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Thessaloniki arrested a 42-year-old Turkish national wanted by Turkey for drug production and trafficking.
  • The arrest was made based on a Red Notice issued by INTERPOL Turkey.
  • The woman was handed over to the judicial authorities for further proceedings.

Authorities in Thessaloniki, Greece, have apprehended a 42-year-old Turkish citizen who was the subject of an international manhunt. The arrest was carried out by officers from the Department for the Prosecution of Crimes Against Life and Property, part of the North Greece Anti-Organized Crime Directorate.

The woman was located and detained in the Thessaloniki area. According to Greek police, a Red Notice had been issued by INTERPOL Turkey, flagging her for alleged involvement in the production and trafficking of narcotic substances.

Following her arrest, the 42-year-old was transferred to the competent prosecutor's office to face legal proceedings. The case highlights international cooperation in combating drug-related crimes.

Recent news from the region includes unrelated reports of Olympiacos football club considering alternative transfer targets, a cybersecurity alert in the U.S. regarding Chinese hackers targeting NASA and government agencies, and a violent stabbing incident in Northern Cyprus.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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