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In Andijan, two men were detained while selling $18,000 worth of hashish. Video

Two men caught red-handed selling nearly two kilograms of hashish for $18,000 in Andijan region. Video

In Andijan, two men were detained while attempting to sell $18,000 worth of hashish. During the arrest, they actively resisted law enforcement officers and tried to escape, but were successfully stopped.

The operation was conducted by officers of the State Security Service, Border Troops, and the Internal Affairs Department of Andijan region.

According to the SSS, the detainees are residents of the Pakhtaabad district, aged 30 and 38. They intended to sell 1.9 kilograms of hashish to an undercover buyer for $18,000.

A criminal case has been initiated against both individuals under the article on illicit drug trafficking, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. They have been taken into custody.

The investigation is ongoing.

Earlier, a taxi passenger carrying a doll stuffed with hashish was detained in Tashkent.

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