Drugs sent from the USA were intercepted in Samarkand.

Drugs sent as a shipment from the United States were intercepted in the Samarkand region. This was reported by the information service of the "Tashkent-AERO" specialized customs complex. 

 

It is noted that another rapid-search operation was conducted against the import and sale of drugs through courier shipments. 

 

During the rapid operation, two citizens living in the city of Samarkand were apprehended while receiving a shipment sent from the USA, which contained 68 electronic cigarettes (vapes) filled with a total of 75 grams of "hashish oil".

 

Currently, a criminal case has been initiated by the customs authorities regarding this incident. 

 

We remind you that, as of this period of the current year, republican customs officials have prevented the smuggling of approximately 558 kg of narcotics in 208 cases.