Police Seize 626 Methadone Pills; One Person Arrested

Officers from the Isani-Samgori Main Division of the Tbilisi Police Department (under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia) have arrested one individual on charges of illegal acquisition and possession of a particularly large quantity of narcotic substances, as well as facilitating their sale.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the investigation revealed that the accused was involved in a scheme for the illegal sale of narcotic substances.

"During searches of the detainee’s person, residence, and yard, law enforcement officers seized 626 methadone pills—packaged as a single bundle—as material evidence.

The investigation is being conducted under Articles 260 and 260-4 of the Criminal Code, which carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment," the Ministry stated.