Police Seize Exceptionally Large Quantity of Drugs – 3 Individuals Arrested

Officers from the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, following a series of police operations, have arrested three individuals on charges of illegal acquisition and possession of an exceptionally large quantity of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, as well as facilitating their sale. This information was released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"During searches of the suspects and their residences, law enforcement officers seized—as material evidence—an exceptionally large quantity of narcotic drugs prepared for sale, including:

Methadone, Pregabalin, and marijuana.

As a result of investigative actions, the police also seized materials used for packaging narcotic drugs.

The investigation is being conducted under Articles 260, 260-quater, and 261 of the Criminal Code, which carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment," the statement notes.