MALATYA, Turkey 

Turkish forces seized over 1,500 cannabis roots in a raid in eastern Turkey, authorities said on Wednesday.

Provincial gendarmerie teams seized 1,530 cannabis roots in the Akcadag district of Malatya province, according to a statement by the provincial governor’s office.

One suspect was arrested in the operation, the statement said.

* Writing by Seda Sevencan

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