Large Drug Bust in Jeti-Oguz: Over 6 Kilograms of Marijuana and Hashish Seized
On March 7, 2024, in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, more than 6 kilograms of drugs were seized from the house of a resident of Jeti-Oguz district. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that employees of the State Service on Drug Control received information about a citizen who was involved in the manufacturing and storage of narcotic drugs on a large scale for the purpose of further sale.
After conducting investigative and operational activities, the man, identified as a resident of Kyzyl-Suu village in Jeti-Oguz district aged 45, was found to be in possession of 4,212 grams of marijuana and 2,090 grams of hashish in the attic of his house.
The man has been placed in a temporary detention facility as the investigation continues. The authorities are taking strong measures to combat the distribution of illegal drugs in the country, and this seizure is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
