Afghanistan, Feb. 10 -- Uzbekistan's National Security Service reported finding 600 kilograms and 12 grams of drugs worth $16.5 million, originating from Afghanistan. Authorities said traffickers tried to smuggle the drugs hidden in broom bundles into Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan's media outlets reported on Monday, February 10, citing the National Security Service, that hundreds of kilograms of hashish were found at the customs in the Surchandarya region, located at the border with Afghanistan.
The smuggling attempt was thwarted, and investigations into the matter have begun. The authorities acted quickly to neutralize the operation and prevent the illegal trade from succeeding.
According to the National Security Service, a suspicious truck cr...