According to information from the GKNB, in connection with the initiation of criminal cases under Article 231, Part 4 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which covers economic smuggling, citizens of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China were identified as participating in the organization of the illegal import of goods into Tajikistan.
During operational activities, 12 individuals were detained, including a citizen of China, L.C.F., and citizens of Kyrgyzstan: I.A.I., T.A.K., T.U.M., A.K.K., O.Sh.K., S.A.K., U.u.M., G.U.T., S.I.A., T.T.A., T.D.E. The estimated value of the smuggled goods amounted to about 29 million soms. All detainees have been placed in the GKNB's detention facilities.
Investigative actions are ongoing. The GKNB noted that despite the preventive measures taken to combat smuggling, criminal activities continued.
