Police officers in Bishkek detained a 20-year-old resident who, according to the investigation, was involved in the distribution of synthetic drugs, the capital's GUVD press service reported.

Circumstances of the detention

The operation took place in the Pervomaisky district as part of the 'Doping' preventive measure. Officers from the Drug Control Service detained the suspect, identified as S. K., born in 2006.

During a personal search, part of the batch of prohibited substances was found on the detainee, and subsequently, following his instructions, law enforcement officers discovered the remaining packets in hidden caches.

64packets seized
152grams total weight
56packets found during search
8packets in caches

A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the illegal manufacture and sale of narcotic drugs and their analogues. The suspect has been placed in the Bishkek GUVD temporary detention center, and investigative actions are currently underway.

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