The staff of the National Security Service of Uzbekistan stopped the transit of more than 40 kg of drugs

    Safety&Sequrity 6 April 2023 2892

    Two citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and one citizen of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan were detained in Tashkent during an operational event conducted by the State Security Service, from whom 12 kg 800 g of "opium" and 27 kg 50 g of "hashish" were seized, which were seized in a procedural manner.

    During the operational event, these persons tried to escape from the scene, not obeying the legal requirements of the staff of the State Security Service.

    It should be noted that these narcotic substances, smuggled into Uzbekistan, were intended for transportation to another country through the territory of our republic.

    Currently, the Investigative Department of the National Security Service has initiated a criminal case against these citizens under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code, an investigation is underway.