Uzbekistan

Three cases related to drug trafficking were exposed: more than 5 kg of the substance was confiscated

Criminal cases have been initiated regarding the incidents.

Three cases related to drug trafficking were exposed: more than 5 kg of the substance was confiscated

In rapid operations conducted in Tashkent city and Fergana region, hashish oil and hashish substances were identified. In three cases, a total of more than 5 kilograms of narcotic substances were seized as material evidence.

According to reports, a person born in 1993, residing in Yunusabad district, was stopped and checked. Three small containers containing a total of 257 grams of hashish oil were found on him.

 

Later, during a search conducted at his residence, hashish oil with a net weight of 2 kilograms 831 grams and an electronic scale were seized as material evidence. According to reports, this person worked for an online drug store.

 

Drug trafficking-related cases were also identified during rapid operations conducted in Fergana region.

 

In particular, a person born in 1988, residing in Fergana district, was caught while attempting to sell 982 grams of hashish smuggled from a neighboring country to a conditional buyer for 10,700 US dollars.

 

In another case, a citizen born in 1997, residing in Fergana city, was detained while picking up 956 grams of hashish that had been smuggled from a neighboring country and left in a hiding place in Fergana district, and was apprehended on his way home.

 

It is noted that criminal cases have been initiated in all three cases, and investigative actions are currently underway.

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