A large amount of narcotic substances was confiscated during an operational measure against the illegal circulation of drugs in the Fergana region. The State Security Service reported this.
According to the report, during an operational measure conducted jointly by the Fergana Regional Department of the State Security Service and internal affairs officers, a vehicle of the "Voyah" model traveling on the "Kokand – Tashkent" route was stopped.
This vehicle, driven by a citizen born in 1995 and residing in Tashkent city, was inspected in the presence of witnesses at the "Namangan" traffic police checkpoint in the Pop district of the Namangan region.
During the inspection, a black cellophane package hidden under a seat in the car's interior was discovered. It was found to contain hashish narcotic substance with a net weight of 1 kilogram 178 grams, as well as 8 tablets of the potent drug "Regapen."
According to preliminary data, these narcotic substances were being transported for the purpose of selling them to buyers in Tashkent city.
A criminal case has been initiated against the detained person in connection with this incident, and the preventive measure of "arrest" has been applied. Investigative actions are currently ongoing.
The State Security Service asked citizens to contact the SSS via the short number 1520 if they encounter situations related to drug trafficking. It was reported that the confidentiality of applicants is guaranteed.
