In particular, the staff of the Combating smuggling and customs audit departments of the customs administrations of Khorezm region and the Republic of Karakalpakstan held an emergency operation in Urgench.

During the event, citizen O.A. driving a "Cobalt" and F.A.s sitting in the car as passenger were examined in the presence of attesting witnesses.

As a result, 30.15 grams of "Opium" belonging to a citizen O.A. was found in the vehicle.

Currently, the customs authorities have initiated a criminal case against citizen O.A. under Article 273, Part 5 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan and against citizen F.A. under Article 276, Part 2, Subparagraph "a" of the Criminal Code.