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Turkish police arrests pop idol in drugs bust

Fri, Feb 26 2010 12:06 CET

byThe Sofia Echo staff

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Turkish police arrests pop idol in drugs bust

Turkish pop star Tarkan during a concert in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on June 2 2006.
Photo: Stoyan Nenov

Police in Istanbul reportedly arrested Turkish pop idol Tarkan along with nine others after what was described as a "significant quantity" of cocaine was found in his home.

According to Anatolia news agency, the arrests were made early on February 26.

Reports say that among those arrested were the son of a well-known Turkish businessman, as well as the son of a former MP for the True Path Party.

Police are questioning Tarkan and the nine others.

Turkey is considered a transit point for drugs from the Middle East and Asia to Europe.

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Anonymous Susan Tue, Mar 23 2010 13:40 CET
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How sad. He is such a wonderful talent. I am American and love his music. I really hope he is smarter than this. I hate to see him ruin his career and his life over something so stupid!

Anonymous 'ssup Wed, Mar 10 2010 18:42 CET
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he got arrested, but until conviction, it has yet to be proven he is guilty...people, do not judge him as being guilty just yet!!

AnonymousTe AmosSat, Feb 27 2010 23:23 CET

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Anonymous kavacik Fri, Feb 26 2010 15:37 CET
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WELL, the law is the law, in my view it does not matter how popular or well known the person is; you brake it, you safer the consequences too!!!!

Anonymous Daniel Fri, Feb 26 2010 14:07 CET
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I can't believe. These people should be more careful for their life...


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