613 nicotine pouches seized in Tashkent Region
Customs officers discovered 613 nicotine pouches worth 65 million soums hidden under confectionery products in a Damas vehicle.
613 nicotine pouches seized in Tashkent region
In the Tashkent region, customs officers identified 613 nicotine pouches that were hidden inside confectionery packaging.
The preliminary value of the seized products is 65 million UZS, according to the Tashkent Region Customs Administration.
The operation was conducted by officers of the Anti-Smuggling Department in the Tashkent district as part of efforts to combat illicit tobacco trafficking.
Near the "Navoi" border customs post, a Damas vehicle driven by a citizen under law enforcement surveillance was pulled over.
During the vehicle inspection, it was revealed that the nicotine pouches were hidden beneath sweets inside packaging containing various confectionery items.
In total, 613 pouches were discovered. According to preliminary estimates by customs authorities, their total value is 65 million UZS.
A pre-investigation check into the matter is currently underway.