Two foreign nationals attempted to sell 2.2 kg of opium in the Tashkent region
Two citizens of a state neighboring Uzbekistan attempted to sell more than 2 kg of opium. They were caught red-handed. The illegal product was brought into the country through roundabout routes.
Two citizens of a neighboring state were detained in Tashkent Region while attempting to sell 2.18 kg of opium, the State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported.
According to the agency, the men, aged 54 and 50, illegally brought the drug into the country through roundabout routes.
The suspects were caught red-handed while selling the substance to an undercover buyer for $20,000.
A criminal case has been opened against the detainees, and an investigation is underway.
Earlier, Uzbekistan's customs officers prevented the smuggling of more than 52.5 kg of drugs from Afghanistan.