Turkish customs seize 810 kg cannabis hidden in truck at Kapıkule crossing

August 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM1 min

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Turkish customs officials seized 810 kilograms of cannabis from a truck attempting to leave Turkey through the Kapıkule border crossing, the Trade Ministry said. The truck was confiscated and an investigation has been opened by the Edirne Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Key Facts

Edirne customs enforcement and intelligence teams flagged a truck arriving at Kapıkule as suspicious.
An X-ray scan of the vehicle led to a detailed search.
Authorities found 810 kilograms of cannabis hidden inside the vehicle's legal cargo.
The truck was confiscated.
The Edirne Chief Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation.

Detection

Edirne Gümrük Muhafaza Kaçakçılık ve İstihbarat Müdürlüğü teams flagged a truck arriving at Kapıkule border crossing to exit Turkey as suspicious. The vehicle was sent for an X-ray scan. The scan led to a detailed search of the truck.

Seizure and Inquiry

The Trade Ministry announced the seizure in a statement. During the search, authorities found 810 kilograms of cannabis-type narcotics hidden inside the vehicle's legal cargo. The truck was confiscated following the discovery. The Edirne Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.