Large-Scale Raids Conducted by Uzbekistan's State Security Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs Against Drug Trafficking and Crime
Since January 20, a series of operational-search and preventive measures have been conducted in Uzbekistan in cooperation with the State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. These measures aim to stabilize the country's crime situation and prevent drug trafficking and other crimes. This was reported by uzdaily.uznewsreports.
In Gulistan, a previously convicted individual born in 2002 was found with information related to potent narcotics on his phone during a search of his “Gentra” vehicle. Investigations revealed that the suspect had been active as a 'kladman' and 'chemist' on several Telegram channels since December 2025 and had set up a clandestine drug laboratory in Gulistan.
A house search resulted in the seizure of 2.787 kg of 'Pregabalin', 1,900 'Pregabalin' capsules, 150 'Tropikamid' capsules, as well as 1 liter of liquid 'Tropikamid' and equipment intended for the preparation of these substances. The estimated retail value of the seized products is approximately 1.8 billion soums. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 251-1 of the Criminal Code, and investigations are ongoing.
In Tashkent region, officers from the State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained three individuals born in 1983, 1988, and 1998: they sold 36 'Regapen' tablets to an undercover buyer for 3 million soums. A search of a 'Spark' vehicle revealed an additional 108 'Regapen' and 89 'Zardeks' tablets.
During the investigation, 7,784 'Regapen' and 200 'Zardeks' tablets stored for later sale were discovered in a rented house in Yunusabad district and were documented as evidence. A supplier from Kokand, born in 1994, was identified: he was apprehended while attempting to smuggle 5,000 'Zardeks' tablets from Kyrgyzstan into Tashkent. In total, 13,217 potent drugs were seized during the operations.
Criminal cases have been initiated against the suspects under Article 251-1 of the Criminal Code. Detention has been applied as a preventive measure against all involved.
In Tashkent's Mirobod district, a group suspected of robbery was apprehended. Reports indicate that an individual born in 1995, along with four accomplices, attempted to seize 500 US dollars by assaulting two citizens. A criminal case has been opened under Article 165, Part 2 ('v' clause) of the Criminal Code.
Additionally, in the capital, an individual born in 2003, previously convicted under Articles 169, 104, 227, and 168 of the Criminal Code, was arrested at the 'Malika' shopping complex. According to the investigation, during a dispute over delayed payment for four iPhone 17 Pro Max devices, he inflicted severe injuries on a buyer by stabbing them multiple times in the face and abdomen. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 277 of the Criminal Code, and the suspect has been detained.
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