Two suspects detained in Surkhandarya region while selling more than 5.3 kg of opium

A large quantity of narcotic substances has been seized during operational search activities conducted by the Surkhandarya Regional Department of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS).

During an operation in Termez district, carried out jointly with the SSS Border Troops and internal affairs authorities, two residents of Termez city, born in 1972 and 1995, were detained.

According to the authorities, the suspects were caught with material evidence while selling five packages containing a total of 5 kilograms and 362 grams of opium to a conditional buyer.

The operation established that the narcotic substances had been supplied to them by drug couriers operating in neighbouring Afghanistan.

It was also established that one of the detainees had previously been convicted of theft, while the other had been convicted of a drug-related offence.

A criminal case has been opened in connection with the incident. Investigative proceedings are currently underway.