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Belgium-wanted cocaine gang leader S.G. is captured in Istanbul
S.G., wanted by Belgian judicial authorities through a diffusion notice for drug trafficking and establishing a criminal organization, was captured in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. The suspect was linked to the shipment of 2 tons of cocaine from Colombia to Europe, concealed in 6 tons of copper powder.
The Interior Ministry announced that S.G., wanted internationally through a diffusion notice issued by Belgian judicial authorities for "Drug Trafficking and Establishing a Criminal Organization," was captured in Istanbul.
According to the ministry's statement, S.G. was apprehended in the Zeytinburnu district during an operation conducted through coordinated efforts by the Istanbul Police Department's Anti-Narcotics and Intelligence Branch Directorates.
2 tons of cocaine, 6 tons of copper powder
Authorities determined that the suspect held a managerial position in one of the major Belgium-based cocaine organizations and had concealed 2 tons of cocaine from Colombia in 6 tons of copper powder before shipping it through Belgium to other European countries.
S.G. also procured the chemicals needed to separate the cocaine from the substance into which it had been infused and established connections in Colombia using proceeds from the drug trade, authorities determined.
The Interior Ministry congratulated the Istanbul Police Department teams that carried out the operation.
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