In the border city of Bekabad, Tashkent Region, the activities of a dangerous criminal gang that trafficked lethal drugs and provided a venue for their consumption have been dismantled. Following a special operation by law enforcement, the court imposed long-term, strict prison sentences on the individuals involved.
The 'lethal poison' from a neighboring country and a secret deal
During the investigation, chilling details emerged about how this criminal network was formed. The leader of the group, a woman born in 1999, had prior convictions under Article 112 (threat of murder or violence) and Article 140 (insult) of the Criminal Code, yet failed to learn from her past.
To carry out her criminal plan, in July 2025, she crossed into a neighboring republic and met with a major drug dealer. She reached a secret agreement with him to purchase nearly 1 kilogram of 'hashish' as contraband for 6,000 US dollars. a secret agreement was reached.
Some time later, she received coordinates for a hidden location (dead drop) containing the drugs from her foreign accomplice via WhatsApp. She then recruited two male acquaintances, both with prior drug-related records, and headed to a deserted field near Bekabad.
Swift arrest and the rented secret 'den'
However, law enforcement had been tracking their every move. At the very moment they were digging up the 'lethal poison' from the hidden spot, officers from the State Security Service (SSS) and customs authorities appeared and caught them red-handed with the evidence. According to the final expert analysis, the net weight of the confiscated hashish was 985 grams. it amounted to.
Further in-depth investigation revealed another secret. It turned out that she and another accomplice, born in 1993, had rented a special apartment in the center of Bekabad. This was not a regular home, but a secret 'drug den' (priton) used to sell drugs to customers and provide a place for them to consume substances without interference.
Court verdict: Up to 10 years in prison
The Bekabad City Court for Criminal Cases reviewed this high-profile case and delivered its final verdict. The defendants were found guilty under Article 246 (contraband) and Article 273 (illegal preparation, acquisition, storage, and sale of narcotics with intent to distribute) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Given the social danger of their actions, the following strict sentences were imposed on the gang members:
Under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code, prison sentences ranging from 8 years and 3 months to 10 years and 6 months were handed down. The convicts will serve their sentences in high-security penal colonies.
Local officials and law enforcement representatives emphasized that public oversight is crucial in fighting these evils that threaten our future and the health of our children. If you witness illegal drug trafficking or suspicious apartments in your area, please report it immediately to the SSS hotline at '1520'. Your anonymity is guaranteed.
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