Security Forces Impound 163 Kg Of Heroin In Istanbul

ISTANBUL (AA) - Security forces impounded 163 kilograms of heroin in operations in Esenler and Umraniye districts of Istanbul, sources told the A.A on Tuesday.
     A total of eight people were taken into custody during the operations.
     During their questioning, the detainees confessed that they were planning to market the illicit drug in European countries.
     A full investigation into illicit drug trafficking is under way.
     (UK-MS)
2004-11-23