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Turkey arrests Indian drug kingpin in Istanbul

Turkish intelligence and police have arrested Indian drug kingpin Salim Dola, linked to Dawood Ibrahim's network, in a major operation in Istanbul.

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Friday, 24 April 2026 at 13:20 UTC
Turkey arrests Indian drug kingpin in Istanbul
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Turkish intelligence agency MİT and police conducted a joint operation in Istanbul, arresting Indian drug kingpin Salim Dola. Dola, who is wanted by INTERPOL, was found hiding with a fake UAE identification document. His capture is considered a significant blow to a multi-state synthetic drug network with ties to the D-Company syndicate of Dawood Ibrahim. The operation highlights international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime.
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