Drug-control officers serving the Illichivskyi district of Mariupol, together with colleagues from the Mariupol city police department, detained a 27-year-old man while following up operational intelligence.[1] The man is suspected of attempted illegal sale of narcotic drugs.[1] Investigators opened a criminal case against him for attempted illegal sale of drugs on a large scale.[1]
During an inspection of the man’s home, officers seized two plastic bags holding 160 foil-paper wraps and a block with an unknown substance.[1] Officers also seized precision scales, a folding knife and two blades bearing traces of an unknown substance.[1] An expert examination found that the seized substance, weighing about 150 grams in total, was hashish.[1] The account notes that circulation of hashish is prohibited in the Russian Federation.[1]
The case was brought under Part 3 of Article 30 and item (g) of Part 4 of Article 228.1 of the Russian Criminal Code.[1] The offence carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years’ imprisonment with a fine of up to 1 million roubles.[1]
