Uzbekistan

Over 10.8 kilograms of drugs confiscated in Bukhara: part of them hidden in Kogan

In a home in Bukhara, 6.65 kg of the synthetic drug "spice" was confiscated from a drug laboratory. It was revealed that another 4.2 kg of drugs prepared there had been hidden in 21 locations in Kogon. 2 people were arrested, and a search for other potential participants in the scheme is underway.

More than 10.8 kilograms of drugs were confiscated in Bukhara, part of which was hidden in Kogon

A hidden drug laboratory was discovered in one of the apartments in the city of Bukhara, from where a large amount of the synthetic drug "spice" was seized. This was reported by Husan Tangriyev, press secretary of the Customs Committee.

The operation was carried out in cooperation with the State Security Service.

During the swift operation, two individuals were detained. It is reported that the prohibited substances were distributed through an online drug store on Telegram.

6.65 kg of drugs packed in 16 packages, as well as 36 SIM cards, respirators, packaging bags, and other physical evidence were found in the apartment.

It was established that another 4.2 kg of drugs prepared in this apartment were hidden in packages across 21 locations in Kogon.

According to the estimates of the Customs Committee, the total of 10.85 kg of confiscated drugs could amount to more than 32.5 thousand doses.

A criminal case has been initiated regarding this situation, and an operation to identify accomplices and other members of the criminal scheme who remain at large is ongoing.

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