Police seize over 470 kg of heroin in eastern Turkey

VAN, Turkey

Turkish police seized 473.6 kilograms (1,044 pounds) of heroin, a local police department said Wednesday.

The drugs were seized in anti-narcotic operations conducted by Turkish police in Ipekyolu and Tusba districts of Van province.

The heroin, which was hidden in 922 packs, was seized with the help of sniffer dogs, while two suspects were arrested.