Incident occurred on April 18, when authorities decided to incinerate the seized drug, resulting in a dense smoke that affected the local population for several days
A city with 25,000 inhabitants faced serious health problems after burning more than 20 tons of marijuana. The incident occurred on April 18, when authorities decided to incinerate the seized drug, resulting in a dense smoke that affected the local population for several days. Residents reported symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and hallucinations. Yahya Oger, president of the Green Star Association, criticized the decision to burn in the city center. He warned that the smoke generated could cause discomfort and intoxication, suggesting that the discard of the drug should be done in more appropriate places, away from the population. The indignation of the residents was evident, with many complaining about the strong odor that took over the city.
Incinerated substances were seized in operations carried out between 2023 and 2024. The estimated value of destroyed drugs is approximately 10 billion Turkish liras, which is equivalent to about $ 1.5 billion. These seizures resulted in lawsuits against almost 2,000 people, reflecting the severity of trafficking in the region. The situation generated a debate on the discarding practices of illicit substances and the responsibility of the authorities to protect public health. Burning in urban areas raises questions about the security and well-being of citizens, who have been exposed to unnecessary risks.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
