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Uzbek suspected of drug offence in Russia

Uzbek suspected of drug offence in Russia
Uzbek suspected of drug offence in Russia
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- A criminal case has been opened against an Uzbekistan native in the town of Pyt-Yakh (Yugra), in Russia’s central Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area, who is suspected of preparing for drug trafficking.

The investigation has established that the suspect was in the town of Pyt-Yakh and prepared over 2.6 kg of heroin for sale but he was detained by officers of the state drug control agency.

The detainee was taken into custody, the investigation is under way.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.