Man held over 500 g hashish sale in Altyaryk, Ferghana
Officers detained a man in Altyaryk District, Ferghana Region, alleging he tried to sell 500 grams of hashish for US$4,000 to an undercover buyer. Forensic testing confirmed the substance was hashish, and a criminal case was opened as investigations continue.
🇺🇿 Altyaryk District, Ferghana Region · Uzbekistan
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Arrested
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Cannabis
500 g
Value (official estimate)
USD 4,000
Officers of the Namangan Regional Department of Internal Affairs jointly with
the regional department of the State Security Service detained a man in Altyaryk
District, Ferghana Region, on suspicion of attempting to sell 500 grams of
hashish for US$4,000.[1][2]The authorities said the detention took place during
an operation aimed at preventing the spread of narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances among young people.[1][2]The suspect was born in 1984 and resides in
Altyaryk District.[1][2]He was detained while selling a substance in blue
plastic packaging to an undercover buyer.[1][2]
The Expert and Forensic Centre confirmed the seized substance contained
tetrahydrocannabinol, the active component of cannabis, and was hashish.[1][2]Its net weight was 500 grams.[1][2]Experts estimated the quantity was equivalent
to approximately 5,000 doses.[1][2]
The investigative unit of the Turaqurgan District Department of Internal Affairs
opened a criminal case under Article 273, Part 6, Clause “a” of Uzbekistan’s
Criminal Code.[1][2]Initial investigative proceedings are currently underway.[1][2]
Photos and video
Still from a State Security Service video showing the Altyaryk detention and seized hashish. Photo: State Security Service via UzDaily.uz Source: UzDaily.uz
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