Man caught distributing drug promo flyers in Tashkent

A man in Tashkent was detained for distributing flyers containing QR codes that linked to a Telegram channel selling narcotic and psychotropic substances, reports Nova24.uz.

According to the city police department, the incident occurred in the Uchtepa district. The 38-year-old man handed out the flyers over four days and was paid 2,000 UZS for each.

It was found that the QR codes directed users to a Telegram channel involved in drug sales.

The court found the man guilty under an administrative offense for producing and distributing drug-promoting materials. He was fined 100 BRV — amounting to 37.5 million UZS (100 × 375,000 UZS). Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!