In Kyrgyzstan, 24 officials were arrested on suspicion of smuggling within one day. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Sputnik Kyrgyzstan reported on this matter. These individuals are being charged with involvement in smuggling.
The head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchibek Tashiev, ordered the arrest of these individuals in the room where a meeting was taking place. Among those detained are employees of the Ministry of Transport, Phytosanitary Service, Tax Committee, and Border Service.
They are suspected of involvement in smuggling schemes at the "Chaldovar" checkpoint. This incident is part of ongoing efforts to ensure legal order in Kyrgyzstan's territory and to combat smuggling.
Investigations have begun against those arrested, and their prosecution is expected. This event indicates an intensified fight against corruption among officials in the country.
The Kyrgyz government is striving to organize the fight against smuggling more effectively.
