
The press service of the Fergana region Internal Affairs Department reported that a case of growing prohibited plants has been identified. This was reported by Upl.uz.
As part of the "Safe and Healthy Country" preventive measures, a special operation was conducted in the Uzbekistan district of Fergana region. During the operation, the house and yard of a citizen born in 1980, residing in the "Shodlik" neighborhood, were inspected.
During the inspection, it was revealed, in the presence of witnesses, that he was growing a plant with narcotic properties, "cannabis," in his yard. A total of 12 cannabis bushes were found and documented as evidence.
A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Cultivation of prohibited plant species" of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding this case. This operation aims to enhance the effectiveness of measures aimed at preventing and combating crime.