Circumstances of the detentions and the seized shipment

The Interior Ministry's Drug Control Service reported the disruption of an international drug shipment. Afghan-origin hashish with a total weight of 63 kilograms 695 grams was seized in Osh region.

Total weight of seized hashish

63kg
695grams

According to the Drug Control Service, the detained criminal group planned to bring the drugs through Tajikistan into Kyrgyzstan. By preliminary estimates, the seized volume could have amounted to about 315,000 doses, with an estimated value of 95 million som.

Consequences and next steps

As a result of the incident, citizens E. F. Kh., R. T. A. and N. N. O. were detained. A criminal case has been opened over the drug seizure, and investigative and operational measures are ongoing.