The Novomoskovsk city court issued a verdict in a criminal case involving two citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz.
A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were found guilty of attempting to sell illegal drugs as part of an organized group. According to the court case, in the fall of 2024, the defendants, as members of a criminal group, established six hideouts in Novomoskovsk city, where they created a network for selling drugs.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the man intended to purchase and distribute a large quantity of prohibited substances. The criminal activity was halted as a result of operational-search activities by local law enforcement agencies.
During the operation, over 49 grams of drugs were seized from illegal circulation. Taking into account the circumstances of the case, the court sentenced the woman to eight and a half years, while the man received a twelve and a half year sentence in a strict regime colony.
The difference in sentences reflects each individual's level of involvement in the crime. In Russia, strict regime colonies are intended for men who have committed serious crimes and repeat offenders.
Many drug couriers are recruited by employers through social networks and messengers, promising quick and high income for little work. Such couriers are often caught in the early weeks of their illegal activities.
