In a rapid operation conducted in the Shaykhontohur district of Tashkent city, a person distributing large quantities of narcotics using the "stash" method was apprehended. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to the report, when officers inspected an individual named Artyom, 20 doses of "hashish" wrapped in black adhesive tape were found in his pocket. Upon examining his phone, locations of narcotics hidden at 14 additional addresses were identified.
The operational search continued, and from the suspect's residence, 28 blue and 9 black adhesive-taped packages of narcotics, an electronic scale, and other items were found.
He stated that at the time of his arrest, he had 20 grams of narcotics with him, and more were later found at his home. In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 273, Part 5 of the Criminal Code, and a pre-trial detention measure has been applied to the suspect.
