Police in Van arrested 92 suspects in raids targeting drug manufacture and trafficking. The operations were carried out across 12 districts of Van on the basis of intelligence work, coordinated by the Narcotics Crimes Branch, Van and Erciş public prosecutor’s offices, and led by the Van Provincial Gendarmerie. During the searches, investigators said they found evidence related to people suspected of buying, accepting and possessing drugs or stimulants. Authorities seized 62,000 synthetic ecstasy-style pills, 10 kilograms of skunk, and 1 kilogram of methamphetamine. They also seized various amounts of other drugs and a large number of cutting and piercing tools. All 92 suspects were taken into custody following the drug raids.