Armenia’s Investigative Committee completed the preliminary investigation into an alleged attempt to circulate 10 kg of marijuana arranged through Telegram.[1] Investigators said two relatives, identified only as S.P. and A.P., went by prior agreement to a location named by a Telegram user and collected 10 kg of marijuana from a hiding place.[1] National Security Service officers detained them before they could complete the alleged offence.[1]

A search of S.P.’s flat found marijuana allegedly kept for later sale, together with electronic scales, adhesive tape and plastic bags, all of which were seized.[1] S.P. faces public prosecution for attempted especially large-scale drug trafficking or sale and for drug trafficking for the purpose of sale.[1] A.P. is accused of attempted especially large-scale drug trafficking or sale.[1] Aurora News corroborates that the pair collected about 10 kg of marijuana from the stash on a Telegram dealer’s instruction.[2] Radar.am likewise reports the two collected 10 kg of marijuana from the stash and were detained by National Security Service officers.[3]

Both men were placed in custody as a preventive measure.[1] The case file with an indictment was sent to the supervising prosecutor for approval and referral to court.[1]