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Digital Phablet – In early October, authorities in Istanbul initiated an investigation into alleged drug use, leading to the participation of numerous Turkish celebrities in the country’s largest-ever drug crackdown.
The operation, launched on October 8, sent shockwaves through Turkey’s entertainment scene, as many high-profile figures underwent drug testing, were questioned regarding narcotics allegations, and were subsequently released after their tests.
However, complications arose when the results of the drug tests for 19 celebrities, including artists and public figures, were leaked before they received official authorization or were formally documented. This leak sparked chaos across Turkey.
According to local media sources, “The results were made public prior to their inclusion in the Public Prosecution’s official records or registration in the electronic judicial system.”
List of Turkish celebrities who tested positive:
Reports indicate that eight individuals tested positive for drug use, and four others tested positive for prescription medications:
- Dilan Polat
- Kaan Yıldırım
- Derin Talu
- Berrak Tüzünataç
- Deren Talu
- Birce Akalay
- Kubilay Aka
- Metin Akdülger
Image: Kaan Yıldırım
— Turkish actor Kaan Yıldırım (Instagram)
List of celebrities with medicinal substances:
The following celebrities were found to have medications obtained through legitimate prescriptions:
- Engin Polat
- İrem Derici
- Feyza Altun
- Ziynet Sali Safter
It’s noteworthy that Derici, Altun, and Sali’s medications were legally prescribed by licensed physicians.
List of celebrities who tested negative:
Several celebrities were cleared of any drug or prescription medication use, including:
- Duygu Özaslan Mutaf
- Demet Evgar Babataş
- Zeynep Meriç Aral
- Ceren Moray Orcan
- Hadise Açıkgöz
- Özge Özpirinçci Yamantürk
Image: Özge Özpirinçci
— Turkish actress Özge Özpirinçci (Instagram)
List of celebrities linked to the Istanbul drug operation:
According to Hurriyet Daily News, the list includes singers, influencers, and other public figures summoned during the investigation:
- Demet Evgar
- Özge Özpirinçci
- Mert Yazıcıoğlu
- Kaan Yıldırım
- Kubilay Aka
- Berrak Tüzünataç
- Meriç Aral
- Singer Hadise Açıkgöz
- İrem Derici
- Influencer Duygu Özaslan
- Influencers Dilan and Engin Polat
This development marks a significant chapter in Turkey’s ongoing efforts to combat drug use and highlights the process of accountability within the entertainment industry.
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