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Published: 12/11/2006
EDIRNE - Security forces impounded 124.2 kg of heroin at the Kapikule border crossing in the northwestern city of Edirne on Saturday.
Acting on a tip-off, security forces stopped and searched a lorry which was on its way from Turkey to European countries.
They found 124.2 kg of heroin stashed in 242 packages with the help of a sniffer dog.
Driver of the vehicle was detained.
A full investigation into illicit drug trafficking was under way.
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