Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Two men have been arrested in Uzbekistan’s Andijan Region while allegedly selling nearly 2 kg of hashish for US$18,000, the authorities said.
The operation was conducted by officers of the Border Troops of the State Security Service, the regional department of the State Security Service and the regional Department of Internal Affairs.
The suspects, born in 1988 and 1995, were detained in the act in Paxtaabad District while selling 1 kg and 971 g of hashish to a fictitious buyer.
According to law enforcement agencies, the men actively resisted officers during their arrest and attempted to flee.
A criminal case has been opened against the suspects under Article 273 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code. They have been remanded in custody.
Investigative activities are ongoing.
