Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Customs officers in Tashkent Region have seized 613 nicotine pouches concealed in packages containing confectionery products.
The preliminary value of the seized goods is estimated at 65 million soums, the Tashkent Region Customs Department reported.
The operation was conducted by officers of the anti-smuggling department in Tashkent District as part of efforts to combat the illegal circulation of tobacco products.
A Damas vehicle driven by a citizen who was under surveillance by law enforcement authorities was stopped near the Navoi border customs post.
During an inspection, officers found that the nicotine pouches had been hidden beneath sweets inside packages containing various confectionery products.
A total of 613 pouches were discovered. Customs authorities estimate their combined value at 65 million soums.
A preliminary investigation into the incident is currently underway.
