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According to the press service of the Fergana region customs department, a secret place was identified by the staff of the border customs post "Rishton" for hiding the smuggling of strong narcotic substances. This was reported by Upl.uz. The staff at this post located in the Fergana region conducted an additional inspection of a "Lacetti" brand light vehicle entering the territory of Uzbekistan. During the inspection process, a secret storage place was found hidden in the fuel tank of the vehicle. A total of 2800 units of the strong narcotic "Regapen" were extracted from this place, with a total value of 280 million soums. It was determined that the vehicle owner attempted to hide these narcotic substances from customs control. While the vehicle was being inspected, fair and impartial witnesses were present. Investigative actions are being carried out regarding this case. Criminal liability may be applied to the offender

The government of Uzbekistan has announced plans to construct a new highway. This was reported by Upl.uz. This road will connect Tashkent to the Charvak-Chimgan recreation area. Transport Minister Ilhom Mahkamov stated on Uzbekistan 24 television that the existing road is under excessive load due to the increase in tourists and local residents, making it necessary to address this issue. According to Mahkamov, the development of the tourism cluster in this region in recent years has attracted state and private investments. This is putting additional pressure on the infrastructure. For this reason, the president approved the construction of the new road. The initial concept of the project was presented to the head of state on August 1. This project is planned to be implemented on the basis of public-private partnership. Leading international and local companies will be involved in the construction tender. The new highway will be built completely independently from the existing road, in a different direction. The issue of whether the road will be toll is not yet clarified. This initiative is part of the country's strategy to modernize its road network. In September 2024, the participation of Onur Group in creating a toll road network in Uzbekistan was discussed. Specifically, the reconstruction and tolling project of the 4R12 Bektemir-Chirchiq-G‘azalkent-Cho‘rbog‘ road was considered. Earlier, the chairman of the State Automobile Roads Committee, Jamshid Tursunov, emphasized the need for free alternative roads for toll roads. It was mentioned that the existence of two free roads on the Tashkent-Bostanliq route creates conditions for the toll highway. However, the final decision is always made based on traffic density and forecasts. The Charvak reservoir is an artificial structure formed as a result of the construction of a stone dam 168 meters high on the Chirchiq River in 1970. It is one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the region.

According to the press service of the security department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a person who threatened the organization's leader with physical violence has been detained. This was reported by Upl.uz. On July 30, 2025, at approximately 17:32, an alarm went off in the office under the supervision of the security department. The incident occurred in the Yashnobod district of Tashkent city. Upon arrival at the scene, internal affairs officers found that a citizen working as a security guard in the office had threatened the organization's leader with an axe and demanded a raise in his salary. After brief negotiations, the axe was taken from the individual by the internal affairs officers. Additionally, a knife was found in his bag. Relevant documents were formalized regarding this incident, and the collected materials were sent to court for a legal decision to be made.

According to the press service of the capital's Internal Affairs Directorate, individuals involved in distributing drug-related stash houses have been apprehended. This was reported by Upl.uz. Special operational activities were conducted in the Mirabad district in cooperation with employees of the internal affairs agencies, the National Security Service, and other law enforcement agencies. During the operation, a citizen was caught with 19 packages containing narcotic substances on Abdulla Qahhor Street, and it was also determined that he had managed to distribute 3 packages before being apprehended. It was revealed that this individual found work through social media due to financial difficulties. He was offered options from the Chilonzor, Sergeli, and Mirabad districts, and he chose to start working in Mirabad. In another case, a suspicious citizen was stopped, and during the inspection, 30 packages of narcotics were found under his control. It was discovered that he had found this job through the "Telegram" messenger. In both cases, a criminal case was initiated under part 5 of article 273 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This article refers to committing other actions for the purpose of illegally producing, purchasing, storing, and selling narcotic substances. Criminals may face a penalty of up to 20 years of imprisonment. Law enforcement agencies are asking citizens to cooperate in actively combating the spread of narcotic substances.

The Tula region court system issued a conviction against a citizen of Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. He worked in taxi services. This was reported by the joint press service of the courts and the Territorial Department of the Judiciary. The man was found guilty of committing a crime. The crime was assessed under part 1 of article 134 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This article prohibits sexual relations with a person under the age of 16. The incident occurred in May 2025. According to the case materials of the Privokzal District Court of Tula, the accused met a minor girl while fulfilling a passenger transportation order. During the trip, they conversed, and the man invited the girl to rent an apartment to spend time together. The girl agreed, and they went to the rented apartment. According to the court's decision, the man had sexual relations with the girl several times. It was noted that all actions were carried out with the consent of both parties. For a while, the girl did not tell her relatives about the situation. However, the incident became known due to her health deteriorating and her seeking medical help. Later, the girl told her mother about it. During the trial, the accused fully admitted his guilt. Taking into account all circumstances of the case, including the sincere confession, the court did not impose a sentence of restriction of liberty. The man was sentenced to 400 hours of compulsory community service. According to article 134 of the Russian Criminal Code, if the accused is over 18 years old, the consent of a person under 16 does not negate the crime. This article establishes an age-related presumption and protects age restrictions.

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that wanted criminals have been brought to Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. It has been announced that three citizens were wanted in international search, specifically on the Interpol list, for committing serious crimes in the territory of Uzbekistan. As a result of operational-search activities, it was determined that these individuals had left the country and were hiding in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. All of them are accused of economic and property crimes. Thanks to the cooperation between law enforcement agencies of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates and joint operations, the criminals were apprehended. Once the necessary documents were prepared, they were extradited to Uzbekistan and brought to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport. Now, criminal liability will be initiated against these individuals. The investigation process will soon resume.

According to the press service of the Department of Criminal Affairs, individuals suspected of illegally selling potent drugs have been arrested. This was reported by Upl.uz. During a special rapid operation conducted in collaboration with the Department staff and internal affairs officers in the Jalolquduq district, one citizen was apprehended. He sold 2 units of the drug "Tropicamide" and 10 units of "Regapen" for a total of 1.3 million soums to a customer. Additionally, in the Kasbi district of Kashkadarya region, a person attempting to sell 70 units of the potent drug "Pregabalin PG-150" for 900 thousand soums was arrested. In the Shaykhontohur district of Tashkent city, an individual selling 36 units of "Pregabalin Capsules" and 1 unit of "Zardeks" was also apprehended. The head of the "S.K." pharmacy located in the Davlatobod district of Namangan region was also arrested for illegal drug trafficking. He was caught selling 61 units of the drug "Omnadren 250" for 3.1 million soums. Criminal cases have been initiated based on the articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan related to the illegal production, distribution, advertising, and other illegal circulation of potent substances or toxic materials in all these cases. These measures were implemented to prevent illegal drug trafficking and protect the health of citizens.

According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of Bukhara region, search operations are underway for Rustamova Irana Istam qizi, who has gone missing in the region. This was reported by Upl.uz. She left her home in an unknown direction, and there has been no information about her whereabouts so far. The search operations are ongoing. If you have seen the missing girl or know her whereabouts, please contact the short number 102 or the phone number 98 274-32-62. The identity of individuals providing information will be kept confidential. Timely reports from citizens can be crucial in finding the girl. Please do not remain indifferent in such situations and try to help. As the search operations continue, any information is considered important.

A new law has come into effect, significantly increasing the responsibility for non-compliance with the legal demands made by employees of the internal affairs bodies and military personnel of the National Guard. This was reported by Upl.uz. After this document was approved by the Senate of the Supreme Assembly in May of this year, it was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice. The changes introduced to the Administrative Responsibility Code imply a significant increase in the amount of fines. In particular, the minimum fine for non-compliance with law enforcement agencies is set at five basic calculation amounts, which currently equals 2 million 60 thousand soums. Previously, this fine was only one basic calculation amount, that is, 412 thousand soums. Thus, the minimum amount of fines has increased fivefold. The innovations in legislation also cover repeated cases of non-compliance within a year. For such violations, the fine is set from 12 to 30 basic calculation amounts, which can range from 4 million 944 thousand soums to 12 million 360 thousand soums. In addition, administrative imprisonment can be applied for up to 15 days. Previously, the maximum fine for repeated violations was 15 basic calculation amounts, which amounted to 6 million 180 thousand soums. During discussions in the Senate, it was noted that in recent years, there has been an increase in cases of non-compliance with the legal demands of employees of the internal affairs bodies. According to statistical data, the number of such violations exceeded 56 thousand in 2021, while in 2023, they approached 89 thousand. The legal demands include many instructions such as stopping illegal actions, presenting documents for verification, going to the internal affairs bodies, stopping a vehicle, and assisting victims. Now, non-compliance with this and other legal orders will be strictly punished. In Uzbekistan, drivers have the opportunity to receive significant discounts if they pay fines for violating traffic rules within the specified period. In particular, a 50 percent discount is offered for paying the fine within 15 days from the date of the decision. However, this benefit does not apply to violations related to driving a vehicle under the influence.

A serious road traffic accident occurred in the Altynsay district of the Surxondaryo region, resulting in the death of four young men. This was reported by Upl.uz. This was announced in the Millar news program. The incident took place on July 3. A 19-year-old driver was operating a Lacetti model car without a driver's license. Four of his classmates were also in the car. The driver lost control, and the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier at the side of the road. As a result, only the driver survived. It was revealed that the car did not belong to the young driver. The owner had asked him to take it to a car wash. According to the driver, the cause of the accident could be high speed or a technical malfunction, such as a tire blowout. The loss of control at high speed by a young and inexperienced driver often leads to tragedies. In this case, responsibility lies not only with the driver but also with the car owner, who entrusted the vehicle to someone without a driver's license. To prevent such incidents, cars should not be given to individuals who do not have driving rights.

The Senate of the Oliy Majlisi of the Republic of Uzbekistan approved a new law aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly HIV. This was reported by Upl.uz. According to this document, mandatory medical examinations will be introduced for certain categories of citizens. Those required to undergo mandatory medical examinations include Uzbek citizens aged 18 to 60 who have lived abroad for more than 90 days, foreign nationals residing permanently in the country, stateless persons, as well as foreign nationals and stateless persons coming to Uzbekistan for work purposes. Medical examinations for Uzbek citizens and permanently residing stateless persons will be funded by the state budget. Foreign nationals and stateless persons who come for work or reside permanently must cover the costs of the medical examination themselves, through their employer, or from other sources. If HIV or tuberculosis is detected as a result of the medical examination, permission to carry out work activities in Uzbekistan will not be granted. Additionally, private labor agencies will be obligated to provide training on compliance with state legislation for citizens seeking work abroad. As the senators emphasized, this law serves to establish effective legal mechanisms aimed at preventing infectious diseases that pose a threat to humans, protecting public health, and ensuring social protection during labor migration processes

The Tashkent City Traffic Safety Department reported on a road traffic accident involving multiple vehicles that occurred in Zangiota district. This was reported by Upl.uz. It has been revealed that the driver of the truck fell asleep while driving the Iveco vehicle, which led to the accident. As a result of the incident, approximately dozens of vehicles were damaged. Among the damaged vehicles are Captiva, two Lacetti, Spark, Onix, Malibu-2, Cobalt, Hyundai, and Tracker-2. Rescue and relevant authorities are conducting investigations regarding the incident. Unfortunately, no one was injured as a result of this accident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes of the incident and to prevent such situations in the future. Citizens are requested to strictly adhere to traffic rules.

The Chirchik city court issued a verdict regarding a tragic situation that arose from a conflict several months ago. This was reported by Upl.uz. The shop owner was deprived of his freedom for nine years for participating in the conflict. The incident was related to the sale of alcoholic beverages. A man in an intoxicated state wanted to borrow alcoholic beverages, but he was refused. This led to a verbal argument, which soon escalated into a physical confrontation. The defendant stated that during the confrontation, the victim insulted his mother and wife, and then grabbed him by the neck. The shop owner struck him several times in an attempt to free himself, resulting in the victim losing consciousness. The victim was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. The court found the shop owner guilty of committing crimes as stipulated in the following articles of the Criminal Code: part 3 of article 104 (deliberately causing serious bodily harm, resulting in the victim's death) and part 1 of article 277 (hooliganism).

On August 1, around 13:30, a major road traffic accident occurred in the Yangihayot district of Tashkent city. This was reported by Upl.uz. The incident took place on Choshtepa Street and involved a total of 10 vehicles. The driver of an Iveco truck lost control and crashed into nine light vehicles. Among the damaged vehicles were a Captiva, two Lacettis, a Spark, an Onix, a Malibu-2, a Cobalt, a Hyundai, and a Tracker-2. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the accident. Currently, preliminary investigation actions are being carried out to determine all circumstances regarding this incident. The causes and details of the accident are being studied. At the same time, measures to ensure road traffic safety are planned to be intensified. Citizens are requested to strictly adhere to traffic rules.

Starting today, August 1, new rules will be implemented in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. If a subscriber has an outstanding debt for solid household waste collection services, their electricity payment may be temporarily restricted. Information about unpaid debts will be transferred from the "Clean Space" system to the billing system of "Territorial Electric Networks" JSC by the 3rd of each month. Then, by the 5th, subscribers will receive an SMS notification from the number 2100. It will warn them to pay the debt within 5 days. If the payment is not made within the specified period, the ability to pay for electricity will be suspended. The service will be automatically restored as soon as the debt is fully settled. These changes will only apply to debts incurred after July 1, 2025. The responsibility for accurate calculations is assigned to the sanitation services. If waste collection services were not provided, recalculations will be made. These updates are being implemented to improve payment collection and enhance the quality of waste collection. Management companies and sanitation services aim to focus more effectively on cleanliness in cities and districts through this method. For subscribers, this will serve as an incentive to make timely payments and prevent inconveniences. If there are any questions related to calculations or services, you can contact 1205 at any time, 24 hours a day.

Recently, information spread on social media about a young man drowning in the "New Uzbekistan" park. This was reported by Upl.uz. This incident was confirmed by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan. According to available information, on July 31 at approximately 16:00, 23-year-old S.D. was relaxing with a friend at the "Orzu sohil" recreation area located in the "New Uzbekistan" park in the Mirzo Ulugbek district. Around 16:25, one of the beach guests noticed S.D. with his head down in the water, motionless. At that moment, a non-official rescuer went to help him, brought him to the shore, and immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation. After about ten minutes, a medical staff member from the park arrived and continued the resuscitation efforts. However, the actions of witnesses and medical personnel were unsuccessful. The ambulance team that arrived later confirmed the young man's death. According to preliminary information, the death occurred before their arrival. According to the initial conclusion of the forensic expert, the cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning. Criminalists examined the scene and collected water samples for analysis. Currently, preliminary investigative actions are being carried out regarding this incident.

A precise replica of the two-ton bronze cauldron personally ordered by Amir Temur, a rare work of art from the 14th century, is being restored in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. The original bronze item is currently kept in the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad Yasavi in the city of Turkistan, Kazakhstan. The cauldron is 1.6 meters tall, 2.4 meters in diameter, and has a volume of three thousand liters. This item is not only a unique work in the field of metallurgy but also a symbol of unity and generosity, as well as an important part of Sufi traditions. The words "Power belongs only to Allah" are inscribed multiple times in Arabic and Persian on the surface of the cauldron. Additionally, the date of its creation is clearly indicated — June 25, 1399. The upper part of the cauldron features verses from the Quran and hadiths, as well as the name of Amir Temur as the commissioner. During the time of Amir Temur, sweet water was distributed from this cauldron every Friday, symbolizing the equality of all people before Allah and their access to common blessings. The new replica will be displayed as a main exhibit in the permanent exhibition at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. This project highlights the significance of the Timurid era and the continuity of the region's rich cultural heritage. The cauldron was kept for many years in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. In 1935, it was taken to participate in the III International Conference of Iranian Artisans, but it was only returned to Uzbekistan in 1989, after 54 years. Another major project at the Center for Islamic Civilization is nearing completion — an art panel titled "The Age of Civilizations and Discoveries." This unique composition consists of a collection of hand-drawn miniatures dedicated to the Second Renaissance in Central Asia. It is nearly 52 meters long and over 5 meters high, and it may be a unique work that could be included in the Guinness World Records.

The press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office reported that an illegal drug store has been identified. This was reported by Upl.uz. During an operation conducted by the employees of the Yozyovon district department, it was found that the pharmacy located in the Yozyovon neighborhood citizens' assembly, belonging to LLC "D.X.", was operating without a license. A total of 24,723 various medicinal products were seized from this pharmacy, with a total value of 154.3 million soums. According to experts' conclusions, four types of medicinal products sold in this pharmacy are prohibited for use within the territory of Uzbekistan. A criminal case has been initiated based on the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding "the production, acquisition, storage, transportation, or sale of poor-quality or counterfeit medicinal products, as well as the realization of medicinal products without pharmacies and their branches, and the violation of the regulations for the retail sale of medicinal products containing potent substances." Investigative actions are ongoing by law enforcement agencies.

According to the press service of the Tashkent city Internal Affairs Department, individuals suspected of illegal drug trafficking have been arrested. This was reported by Upl.uz. In the Bektemir district, two suspicious individuals were stopped and checked by internal affairs officers. During the inspection, it was revealed that they were involved in drug distribution in the district and had placed hidden stashes in various locations. A total of 44 packages containing various drugs were found and seized from the suspects. The criminals explained their actions by financial difficulties and necessity. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 273, Part 5 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding this incident. The arrested individuals were detained in accordance with procedural rules, and they may face a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. The internal affairs agencies continue to combat such crimes and are asking citizens to report any such incidents.

According to the press service of the Surkhandarya Regional Department of Internal Affairs, a fraudster was detained in the city of Termez on July 28. This was reported by Upl.uz. A resident of the Termez district was caught while receiving 12,700,000 soums from a resident of the Angor district, using a special chemical substance. It has been established that the detained individual is a third-year student at Pskov State University in the Russian Federation. He promised to help this citizen gain admission to the university without an exam for 1,000 US dollars and to start studying from the second year. A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding this incident. Currently, investigative actions are underway.