A 20.9 billion soum drug trafficking scheme has been dismantled.

The department under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan has uncovered a major criminal scheme involving the illegal trade of narcotic and psychotropic substances, the circulation of crypto assets, and the legalization of criminal proceeds. According to investigation data, 20.9 billion soums were laundered through this illegal activity. Such activities generated opportunities for committing a series of crimes. It has also been identified that there was an avoidance of paying a significant amount of taxes. This case serves to strengthen measures for ensuring internal security in Uzbekistan and combating illegal activities.