Almost 47 kg of heroin seized in Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Almost 47 kg of heroin has been seized in northwestern Uzbekistan’s Khorazm region.

Police discovered 18 kg of the drug during a vehicle search of a local man. During questioning the man informed police of an accomplice, who also had 28.8 kg of heroin in his car.

Police have launched a criminal case and an investigation is underway.

Central Asian republics are a major gateway to Russia and Europe for the continual flow of drugs from Afghanistan, the world’s leading producer of opium and heroin.