160 arrested in anti-drug operations across Turkey

The suspects were arrested by Turkish police in 49 provinces for encouraging drug use through social media, said the source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

In its anti-drug efforts last year, Turkey confiscated over 40 tons of marijuana and seized about 40 million cannabis roots.

A search is underway to capture 40 remaining suspects.

* Writing by Burak Bir and Havva Kara Aydin