When a Toyota car driven by an Afghan citizen was inspected at the "Ayritom" border customs post, nearly 400 grams of opium hidden inside spare parts intended for engine pistons were found.
Continuing the operational event conducted in cooperation with the State Security Service, customs, and internal affairs bodies, the temporary residence of the citizen in Termez was also inspected. Another 848 grams of opium and 551 grams of heroin were discovered there.
In subsequent operational measures, a resident of Denau district born in 1993, who was supposed to receive the narcotic substances, was detained with material evidence in Shurchi district.
In connection with this case, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 28 through Article 246, Part 2, and Article 273, Part 6, clause "a" of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are underway.
Citizens were asked to report suspicious circumstances regarding the distribution of narcotic drugs to the short number 1520 of the SSS. The confidentiality of the informant's identity is guaranteed.
