Georgia Conducts Special Operation Against Illegal Drug Circulation
Date
6/29/2024 10:51:39 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and the Prosecutor
General's Office of Georgia collaborated on a joint operation
targeting drug trafficking across multiple cities and regions,
Azernews repports.
In total, 24 individuals were apprehended, with significant
findings reported by the MIA.
The operation, spanning Tbilisi, Adjara, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti,
Kakheti, and Imereti, resulted in the detention of 24 individuals,
including 11 drug dealers, comprising both Georgian and foreign
nationals. During searches of their residences and vehicles,
authorities seized substantial amounts of money, drugs, and various
paraphernalia as evidence.
Furthermore, authorities confiscated weapons and ammunition from
three individuals arrested on drug-related charges. An
investigation has been initiated into illegal drug acquisition,
possession, and attempts to smuggle them into Georgia.
Those detained are facing potential sentences of up to 20 years
or life imprisonment pending further legal proceedings.
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