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Fenerbahce President Sadettin Saran Detained in Istanbul Drug Probe

New evidence from a weeks-long investigation prompted the detention, prosecutors say.

Saran steht im Fokus der Justiz

Overview

  • The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office lists suspicions of drug trafficking, aiding drug consumption, and personal drug use.
  • Fenerbahce said Saran presented himself to the Maslak provincial gendarmerie under official instruction and supervision, arriving in his own vehicle.
  • Turkish media report a hair sample allegedly tested positive for cocaine, while Saran denies using the substance and calls the case a smear campaign.
  • The club publicly pledged support for Saran as fans gathered near the courthouse where he was scheduled to give further testimony.
  • Saran had been released under conditions last Saturday after multiple tests and an earlier round of testimony in the ongoing probe.