Sinem Ünsal statement after arrest warrant-what will happen to “Uzak Şehir”?

Published April 10th, 2026 - 05:58 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Sinem Ünsal heads to Istanbul, speaks out amid ongoing drug investigation.

A significant development has occurred regarding actress Sinem Ünsal in the drug investigation being conducted by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, which involves numerous popular figures from the entertainment world. Ünsal, who had an arrest warrant issued against her, traveled from Mardin, where she was filming, to Istanbul to participate in the legal process.

First to the Forensic Medicine Institute, Then to the Courthouse
According to Sabah newspaper, Sinem Ünsal surrendered to law enforcement units upon arriving in Istanbul and, as per investigation procedures, was first taken to the Forensic Medicine Institute for testing. Following these procedures, the famous actress was transferred to the Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse, where she gave a statement to the prosecutor regarding allegations of drug use and supply. Ünsal was released after the completion of her questioning by the prosecutor.

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"I will be in Istanbul as soon as possible to do whatever is necessary," Ünsal declared before departing the set of her series in Mardin, hinting that she would closely monitor the procedure. The actress's action has started to clarify the legal status of several of the names involved in the case.

Due to a drug investigation based in Istanbul, Sinemensal, who portrays Alya in the popular Kanal D series "Uzak Şehir" (Distant City), has made headlines. From the set of her series in Mardin, the successful actress, for whom an arrest warrant has been issued, made an official statement about the situation.

INVESTIGATION DETAILS 14 PEOPLE
Sinem Ünsal is one of 14 individuals for whom arrest warrants have been issued as part of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's investigation into illegal substances. Ünsal's name has emerged as one of the most notable names on the list as the police forces are engaged in a massive operation.

A REMARK TO THE PUBLIC FROM SINEM ÜNSAL
While filming in Mardin's Midyat area, Sinem Ünsal learned of the news and shared it with her fans on social media. The well-known actress stressed her faith in the legal system while expressing her profound regret over the events. "Nsal said the following:

A FAMOUS ACTRESS RETURNS TO ISTANBUL
Sinem Ünsal, whose character's narrative was shifted to Istanbul in accordance with the script, has started getting ready to go back to the city and make a real-life remark. The actress declared that she will be in Istanbul as soon as possible to help the security forces and carry out her duties after finishing the sequences for episode 57 in Mardin.