Turkish actor Aras Bulut İynemli and ex‑World Cup player Hasan Şaş detained in Istanbul drug raids

Istanbul police detained former Galatasaray footballer Hasan Şaş and Netflix‑star Aras Bulut İynemli on Wednesday, alongside a rapper, a sports journalist and several social‑media influencers, in what authorities describe as the fourth high‑profile drug operation targeting celebrities since late 2025. The arrests were carried out as part of a coordinated investigation into the use, facilitation and supply of narcotics, prosecutors said.

The operation, which involved multiple law‑enforcement units, underscores a broader crackdown on drug‑related offenses within Turkey’s entertainment and sports circles. Prosecutors indicated that the detained individuals are suspected of both consuming and distributing controlled substances, and further inquiries are expected to determine the extent of the network. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities promising continued efforts to curb illicit drug activity among public figures.