An attempt to smuggle narcotics from Afghanistan using a drone has been stopped.
During the rapid operation, 2 kilograms and 32 grams of opium were confiscated.
According to the State Security Service, during an operational event conducted in cooperation with the SSS department for the Surkhandarya region, Border Troops, and Internal Affairs officers, drug trafficking was stopped.
It was determined that unknown individuals from the territory of Afghanistan attempted to transport narcotic drugs across the Amu Darya River into the territory of Uzbekistan using a drone.
As a result of prompt measures, the illegal attempt was timely thwarted, and 2 kilograms 32 grams of opium attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle were confiscated as material evidence.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding this incident. Investigative actions are currently underway.
