'NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye since start of Iran war'
Istanbul (AP): NATO defences on Friday intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over Turkiye, the Defense Ministry said.
It marked the third such incident since the start of the Iran war.
Turkiyes Defence Ministry said the missile was destroyed by NATO air defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. Residents in the southern city of Adana reported hearing a loud explosion and sirens sounding at Incirlik Air Base, which is used by US forces, in the early hours of Friday.
No casualties were reported.
This week, NATO deployed an additional Patriot air defense system in the southeastern province of Malatya, where the Kurecik radar station is based.
The Defence Ministry stressed Thursday that Incirlik is a Turkish base – and that the foreign troop presence doesn't alter the base's status – in an apparent response to warnings from Tehran to regional countries not to host US military bases.
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Mangaluru police arrest two in ganja peddling, seize 1.1 kg of narcotics
Mangaluru: Police have arrested two persons involved in ganja peddling and seized narcotic substances during a raid conducted within the limits of the Ullal police station in the city.
According to Deccan Herald, acting on a tip-off, a team of officers from Ullal police station carried out a raid at a public place near Bagambila in Kotekar village of Ullal taluk.
The police received information that three individuals were selling ganja to customers and college students.
During the raid, police apprehended two persons, while another accused managed to flee from the spot on a scooter.
The arrested have been identified as Sheikh Arbaz and Rasheed Alvin, both hailing from Uppala in Kasargod, while Altaf fled during the raid.
Police seized 1.1 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 51,500, along with Rs 520 in cash, two mobile phones and other materials from the possession of the accused.
A case has been registered at Ullal Police Station under Sections 8(c) and 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
