Officers of the Drug Control Service conducted an operation, during which they thwarted an attempt to distribute prohibited substances in the region.
Detention details and criminal case
According to law enforcement, a large quantity of narcotics was discovered during the man's detention. The seized hashish is of Afghan origin.
Substances seized
A criminal case has been opened against the suspect under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which provides for liability for the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogues for the purpose of sale.
The investigation is currently ongoing. Law enforcement authorities are identifying other individuals who may be involved in this criminal activity, as well as determining the channels through which the illegal drug trafficking was carried out.
Context
The Osh region is one of Kyrgyzstan's regions, with a population of approximately 1.5 million people.
