Andijan Residents Convicted for Drug Smuggling from Kyrgyzstan
Two individuals, A.D. and Sh.J., were apprehended by the State Security Service (SSS) and customs officials in Uzbekistan while receiving a total of 87 types of illegally smuggled drugs from Kyrgyzstan. The drugs, with a total value exceeding 1.5 billion UZS, included substances such as “Focusin,” “Dopegyt,” “Cognitum,” and “Erynit.” A.D., born in 1983 and with a prior criminal record, had conspired with his former classmate Sh.J. to bring these drugs into Uzbekistan via the Kyrgyz Republic.
An assessment conducted by a valuation company estimated the total value of the drugs at 1,616,802,000 UZS. Additionally, a report from the Ministry of Health’s “Pharmaceutical Products Safety Center” revealed that some of the drugs were not registered in the state registry of medical products and did not possess the necessary conformity certificates.
A.D. had previously faced criminal charges related to illegal currency transactions and customs violations as part of an organized group. Following their apprehension, the Investigation Department of the Andijan Regional Division of the State Security Service launched a criminal case against A.D. and Sh.J. under Article 182, Part 2, Section “a” of the Criminal Code.
After investigative procedures, the Kurgantepa District Criminal Court sentenced A.D. to 5 years in prison and Sh.J. to 3 years of imprisonment for their involvement in the illegal drug smuggling operation. This case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences individuals may face for engaging in illicit activities, particularly those related to drug trafficking across international borders.
