The key facts

  • Two girls born in 2006 and 2008 detained in Chirchik for distributing synthetic drugs through 41 stash drops; 1 kg 259 g of narcotics seized.
  • A man, a woman, and a underage girl born in 2009 suspected of distributing mephedrone; 2 kg 850 g of mephedrone, 200 g of alpha-PVP, and 200 g of heroin seized.
  • Four more alleged group members detained in the Kibray district with about 200 packets of synthetic drugs; a criminal case has been opened.

In Tashkent region, the activities of a group whose members distributed drugs through stash drops were stopped.

Thus, in Chirchik, two girls born in 2006 and 2008 were detained who, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, distributed synthetic drugs through 41 stash drops. In one of their rented apartments, 1 kg 259 g of synthetic narcotic substances were found.

As part of operational activities, a man, a woman, and a underage girl born in 2009 were also detained. They are suspected of distributing mephedrone through stash drops. They had 2 kg 850 g of mephedrone, 200 g of alpha-PVP, and 200 g of heroin seized. Four more alleged members of the same group were detained in the Kibray district. They had about 200 packets of synthetic drugs intended for distribution through stash drops.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, among the detainees there are natives of Syrdarya, Fergana, and Namangan regions, including university students.

A criminal case has been opened. Law enforcement agencies are identifying other persons involved in the activities of the drug shop.