Law enforcement officers confiscate over 255 kg of drugs worth 161 billion UZS

19:57 / 19.11.20242,1521 min

In October, Uzbek law enforcement authorities seized more than 255 kilograms of illegal narcotics and disrupted the distribution of a wide range of drugs, including marijuana, heroin, hashish, synthetic substances, and over 800,000 illicit tablets.

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Law enforcement officers confiscate over 255 kg of drugs worth 161 billion UZS

Photo: Frame from the video

During the month-long anti-drug campaign, authorities reported 1,155 cases involving the illegal trade of narcotics. The seizures included:

- 99 kilograms of marijuana
- 67 kilograms of heroin
- 63 kilograms of hashish
- 15 kilograms of synthetic drugs
- 11 kilograms of opium
- 691 grams of poppy straw

Additionally, a total of 824,747 tablets containing powerful substances were confiscated. Law enforcement also dismantled criminal groups utilizing "dead drops" for drug distribution.

The operation extended to the destruction of 287 drug-containing plant bushes found across various regions.

Authorities estimate the retail value of the seized narcotics at 161.4 billion UZS, underscoring the significant economic impact of this illicit trade.