Turkish authorities seize over one ton of narcotics at the Greek border

Turkish customs officials at the Ipsala border crossing, located in northwestern Turkey, confiscated over one ton of illicit substances this week. The cargo, which was discovered inside a truck, consisted primarily of methamphetamine, heroin, and raw opium. According to the Turkish Ministry of Trade, the estimated market value of the seized drugs exceeds 55 million euros. While Turkish customs officials did not provide an immediate statement regarding the origin of the shipment to international media, private news agencies DHA and IHA reported that the truck originated from Iran. Turkish authorities have also stated that they have seized a total of 33.6 tons of narcotics in 2025, with an estimated market value of approximately 840 million euros. No arrests or further legal details regarding the driver were disclosed in the initial reports. The operation remains part of a larger ongoing effort by Turkish law enforcement to intercept drug trafficking at national borders.