Capital resident detained for drug dealing

A drug dealer with a large batch of psychotropic substances has been detained in the capital.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan for the city of Dushanbe, a 29-year-old resident of Dushanbe was detained during a special operation against drugs.

According to the investigation, 29-year-old Farukh Oripov was detained by officers of the Department of Internal Affairs-1 in the Firdavsi district of Dushanbe while selling narcotic substances such as “methamphetamine” and “ecstasy” tablets.

After the drug dealer’s detention, investigators conducted a search at his residence, where they discovered and seized a total of 363 “ecstasy” tablets and 70 grams of “methamphetamine.” Currently, Oripov F. is under arrest.

A criminal case has been initiated against the suspect under Article 200 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan (Illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale). A preliminary investigation is underway.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that operations against drugs in the capital continue, as Dushanbe is one of the key transit and distribution points for banned substances.

According to local residents, there has been an increase in drug use among young people in recent years. Experts also warn that the number of young people starting to use psychotropic substances is constantly rising, which raises serious concerns.