A clandestine drug laboratory has been uncovered in an apartment building in Bukhara — nearly 11 kg of "spice" seized
Two individuals suspected of manufacturing and selling synthetic drugs in an apartment in the city of Bukhara have been detained. During operational measures, a total of 10 kilograms and 850 grams of the substance "spice" were seized from the apartment and secret stashes in the Kogon district.
Drug lab discovered in a high-rise building in Bukhara — nearly 11 kg of "spice" seized
According to information provided by the State Security Service, a drug lab operating in the city of Bukhara was exposed during a joint operational event conducted with the Customs Committee.
Two residents of Jondor district, aged 27 and 29, were reportedly acting as a "warehouse worker" and a "chemist" for an online drug store. They are suspected of setting up the production and sale of synthetic drugs in an apartment located in a high-rise building in the regional center.
During an inspection of the apartment in the presence of witnesses, 6 kilograms 650 grams of "spice", SIM cards, respirators, gloves, zip-lock bags, electronic scales, and a large quantity of tobacco products were seized as physical evidence.
During the operational event, secret stashes in Kogon district were also inspected. Another 4 kilograms 200 grams of "spice", which the suspects had allegedly divided into small portions and hidden, were found there and processed according to procedural order.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding the situation under Articles 25, 273, and 276¹ of the Criminal Code. A preventive measure of detention has been applied to the suspects. Investigative proceedings are ongoing.