Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Khumoyun Tukhtamurodov, known as “Borz”, was detained in Ferghana region. This was reported by the Department of Internal Affairs of Ferghana region.

Operational search activities were carried out during an operation aimed at identifying persons with connections to the criminal environment.

As a result of the raids, drugs were seized, as well as 41 weapons, ammunition and items suitable for use as bladed weapons.

During the special operation, 22 people were detained, including Khumoyun Tukhtamurodov. Also in the city of Ferghana, A. Mamirov, the alleged leader of a criminal group who was involved in extortion using threats and force, was detained at the scene of the crime.

Earlier it was reported that law enforcement agencies detained 52-year-old Bakhtiyor Kudratullaev, also known as “Bakhti Tashkentsky” and “Bakhti Yangiabadsky”, Saidaziz Saidaliev, known as “Sayidaziz medical town”, and other persons.