Simultaneous Large-Scale Food Operation Conducted in 81 Provinces

October 2, 2026 · akdenizgercek.com.tr

An operation coordinated by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry across 81 provinces seized counterfeit and adulterated products with a market value of 61 million Turkish Liras.

In coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, a simultaneous operation was conducted nationwide to ensure food safety. A broad-scale field inspection, planned in cooperation with the Directorate General of Food and Control and the Center Directorate of Intellectual Property Crimes of the General Directorate of Security, was launched. A total of 3,050 officials, including 1,700 police officers from security branches and 1,350 food control personnel from provincial and district agriculture directorates, participated in the inspections across all 81 provinces, including Antalya. The teams raided 1,908 pre-determined addresses, meticulously inspecting production facilities and storage areas.

During the technical and physical investigations, counterfeit, imitation, and adulterated food, beverage, and supplement products with an approximate market value of 61 million TL were seized. According to information shared by the ministries, industrial-type equipment used in counterfeit packaging, labeling, and filling processes were also confiscated during the inspections. Legal proceedings have been initiated against 73 suspected individuals who disregarded public health, while a total of 12,120,200 TL in administrative fines were imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry teams on businesses found to be producing in violation of regulations.

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