Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Authorities in Tashkent have foiled an attempt to bring nearly 25 kg of the potent substance pregabalin into Uzbekistan from China, the country’s State Security Service reported.
The operation was conducted by State Security Service officers jointly with the anti-smuggling unit of the Tashkent-AERO specialised customs complex.
Two men were detained while collecting a shipment from China at a courier company’s office in Tashkent.
One of the men was born in 2000 and lives in Yunusabad district. The second was born in 1998 in Ferghana Region and was temporarily residing in Chilanzar district.
When the parcel was opened, officers found 24 kg and 974 g of pregabalin in the form of a white powder.
A criminal case has been opened against the detainees under Part 1 of Article 246 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code.
The two men have been remanded in custody as a preventive measure.
Investigative proceedings are ongoing.
