Prison Sentence for Drug Sales via Telegram in Adana
The court handed down a heavy sentence to the defendant identified as selling drugs to an undercover investigator.
In Adana, a defendant determined to have supplied drugs to an undercover investigator via a social media platform was sentenced by the court to a long-term prison sentence and a judicial fine.
Court Process and Hearing Details
During the hearing of the verdict held at the Adana 12th Heavy Penal Court, the detained defendant C.Y. appeared before the judge via the Audio and Video Information System.
The defendant's lawyer was also present in the courtroom to make a defense and evaluate the legal aspects of the case file.
Prosecutor's Opinion and Evidence
In the final opinion presented by the public prosecutor, it was emphasized that the defendant engaged in drug trafficking through order-based methods via a social media application.
It was stated that drug substances, a precision scale, and packaging materials were seized during searches conducted in the residence as part of the operation.
Defendant's Defense and Verdict
Denying the accusations against him, defendant C.Y. claimed that he did not engage in drug trafficking and requested his release and acquittal.
The court panel sentenced the defendant to 13 years, 1 month, and 15 days in prison and a judicial fine of 300 thousand liras for the crime of drug trafficking, and ruled for the continuation of his detention.