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Third wave of Ankara drug and prostitution probe raises detentions to 17

From Hรผrriyet · () Turkish

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  • Ankara prosecutors said 17 people have been detained in the third wave of a drug and prostitution investigation.
  • Eight suspects remain at large, while prosecutors are considering asset restrictions against them.

The third wave of an investigation into drugs and prostitution in Ankara has brought the number of detainees to 17, according to the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutorโ€™s Office.

Two suspects who had outstanding arrest warrants surrendered, while authorities continue efforts to locate eight other fugitives.

The prosecutorโ€™s office is also considering imposing precautionary measures on the fugitivesโ€™ assets, according to the report.

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Originally published by Hรผrriyet in Turkish. 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.