Turkish Singer Faces 10 Years for Drug Charges

Anadolu: Turkish singer Yalcintash faces up to 10 years in prison for drugs.

Consensus

İlyas Yalçıntaş is facing up to 10 years in prison for drug-related charges.
A raid on Yalçıntaş's apartment uncovered drug packaging tools and traces of narcotics.
Narcotic traces were found in Yalçıntaş's blood and hair.
Yalçıntaş denies guilt.
The Istanbul prosecutor's office has prepared an indictment against him.
The case is related to the broader anti-drug campaign in Turkey.

Yalçıntaş was arrested during an anti-drug raid in mid-July. — vm
Yalçıntaş claimed the scales found were for diet control and the substance was chamomile sent by his mother. — vesti
A dog at the Korday checkpoint in Kazakhstan detected marijuana in rapper Navai's car, leading to his arrest and two-month detention. — vm
The Turkish police began regular anti-drug raids in October 2025, resulting in the arrest of several celebrities. — vesti
77% of Turkish celebrities tested during the campaign had positive drug tests. — vesti
In July, singer Sıla and 24 other celebrities were detained during the anti-drug operation. — vesti
Navai admitted to buying marijuana in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during his tour to Astana. — vm
Navai may be released on bail of approximately 390,000 rubles. — vm