The press service of the State Security Service reported cases of drug smuggling being detected. This was reported by Upl.uz.
In cooperation with service officers and other law enforcement agencies, a series of rapid operations were conducted within the territory of Uzbekistan. In particular, two citizens born in 2005 and 2006 in Uzun district of Surxondaryo region were detained for smuggling drugs from Tajikistan.
A total of 20.37 kilograms of opium and 41.67 kilograms of hashish were seized from their residences. At the same time, their accomplice, a person born in 2004, as well as the recipient of the drugs, a resident of Denau district born in 2000, were also detained.
Additionally, in Tashkent region, a person born in 1991 residing in Toshloq district of Fergana region was detained. During an additional inspection while entering Uzbekistan from Kazakhstan, it was revealed that he was smuggling 7.9 kilograms of synthetic drug – mephedrone – hidden inside a marble slab.
This marble slab was brought from Moscow, Russian Federation, ordered through an unknown person's Telegram bot. The recipient of the order is a citizen born in 1985 from Bekobod district, who was also detained in Urta Chirchiq district while receiving the drugs.
In Fergana region, a pensioner from Kokand city born in 1964 and his son born in 1993 were also detained. The son has previously been accused of drug-related crimes.
A total of 5.88 kilograms of opium and 3.92 kilograms of hashish were found at their residences. During the investigation, it was established that the drugs were transported from Afghanistan through Surxondaryo region.
Criminal cases were initiated under the articles “Smuggling” and “Illegal production, purchase, storage, and other actions with narcotic drugs, including their use for sale” of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The criminals may face imprisonment for up to 20 years.
Law enforcement agencies are continuously intensifying measures in the fight against narcotics and striving to ensure the rule of law.
