In the Namangan region of Uzbekistan, law enforcement authorities have carried out a series of intensive security sweeps as part of the ongoing preventive campaign titled "Safe and Healthy Country." The operations resulted in dozens of individuals being flagged for the illegal possession and circulation of prohibited items and substances. In total, 68 persons fell under the scrutiny of security forces during the coordinated regional sweeps.
Key Takeaways: The targeted raids took place on November 9 with the direct participation of the regional internal affairs department and the State Security Service. Following the inspections, authorities established that the actions of 18 individuals contain elements of criminal offenses, while another 50 people will face administrative charges.
During the operational activities, law enforcement officers confiscated 20 bladed weapons from illegal circulation. Furthermore, nine distinct cases were linked to illicit drug trafficking. Authorities seized over 480 grams of forbidden substances alongside 113 bushes of narcotic-containing plants, signaling persistent challenges with local drug enforcement. *,
In addition to weapons and narcotics, officials documented five separate instances of illegal firearms and ammunition storage. A single case involving pyrotechnics was also registered, alongside an instance of illegal religious education. These findings highlight a broad spectrum of illegal activities that local authorities continue to target across the province.
A notable outcome of the security campaign was the clarification of circumstances surrounding 27 previously unsolved crimes, providing a boost to local investigative statistics. Additionally, five individuals who had been wanted by law enforcement were successfully apprehended during the operations. These measures follow a series of specialized training and security courses previously held in Tashkent.
Source: podrobno.uz