In the Surkhandarya region, an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances into Uzbekistan via a drone across the Amu Darya was thwarted.
During an operational measure conducted jointly by the State Security Service, Border Troops, and Internal Affairs agencies, it was determined that unknown individuals on the Afghan side attempted to bring a narcotic substance into the country's territory using an unmanned aerial vehicle.
As a result of prompt actions, the drone was captured. The 2 kilograms and 32 grams of opium attached to it were seized as physical evidence.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident. Investigative actions are currently underway.
