Two citizens suspected of setting up a drug laboratory to produce and sell synthetic narcotics were detained in the city of Bukhara. This was reported by the State Security Service.

During the operational event, two citizens aged 27 and 29 residing in Jondor district were identified. They are suspected of operating as a warehouseman and a chemist in an online drug shop, having organized a drug laboratory in an apartment in one of the multi-story buildings in Bukhara.

During the inspection conducted in the presence of attesting witnesses, 6 kg 650 grams of the synthetic narcotic substance "spice", SIM cards, respirators, gloves, zip-lock bags, electronic scales, and a large quantity of tobacco products were seized from the apartment as material evidence.

During the operational event, another 4 kg 200 grams of the "spice" substance, which were allegedly hidden in small portions in secret locations in Kogon district, were also formally seized in accordance with procedural rules.

In connection with this case, a criminal case has been initiated under Articles 25 and 273, as well as Article 276-1 of the Criminal Code, and a preventive measure of detention has been applied to the suspects. Investigative operations are ongoing.