13 detained in Istanbul and Ankara-based fake health product operation
During raids carried out by security forces in two major provinces, a large quantity of smuggled, unbandrolled medical supplies and food supplements were seized.
Within the framework of the investigation coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 13 suspects were apprehended in simultaneous operations in Istanbul and Ankara.
Beginning of the Investigation
Teams from the Istanbul Police Department's Anti-Smuggling Branch launched a comprehensive study under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Examinations conducted revealed that fake health products were smuggled abroad and the revenues obtained were brought into the country off the books.
Financial Analysis and MASAK Reports
Detailed financial review reports prepared by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board determined the course of the investigation.
Unusual money transfers, which in no way matched the economic profiles of the suspects, were meticulously scrutinized by law enforcement units.
Simultaneous Raids
In line with the obtained evidence and financial analyses, security forces took action and pressed the button in the two major provinces.
As a result of simultaneous operations centered in Istanbul and Ankara, a total of 13 suspects were captured and detained.
Seized Products
Thousands of smuggled and fake products were placed under safekeeping during searches carried out at the suspects' homes and workplaces.
It was announced that precise counts yielded 9,548 boxes of food supplements, 75 boxes of medication, and 69 boxes of health patches.