An official report from Yakutia confirms that law enforcement detained three individuals suspected of involvement in a drug trafficking scheme. The information was released by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Irina Volk, and it was echoed by the press office of the department. The announcement highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal narcotics crimes and to keep communities safe through coordinated police work.
According to investigators, a large seizure took place in the fall of 2022 when a 22-year-old man was stopped and found with five packages of drugs concealed inside the trunk of his vehicle. Each package weighed roughly one kilogram, indicating a substantial consignments operation. A subsequent search of the suspect’s residence uncovered wholesale quantities of controlled substances totaling more than seven kilograms, pointing to a broader distribution network rather than a one-time offense.
Volk noted that continued surveillance and investigative work led to the arrest of a second accomplice, described by authorities as having prior criminal convictions. The arrest followed routine operational search activities designed to disrupt drug supply lines and prevent further illegal trafficking in the area.
In a separate development, authorities identified another individual tied to the case who reportedly possessed multiple prohibited substances. The combined results of the investigations disclosed that more than 14 kilograms of illegal drugs had been removed from circulation, underscoring the scale of the operation and the police force’s capacity to dismantle it through persistent investigation.
Three suspects named in the case were detained in relation to the procedures, with ongoing investigations to determine each person’s specific role within the network. The police emphasise that the case remains active, and further updates will be provided as evidence is reviewed and prosecutors prepare charges.
In related regional reporting, Ukrainian authorities previously announced a seizure exceeding 760 kilograms of cannabis in Kherson, which was linked to discoveries by security forces aiming to curb illicit drug trade and trafficking networks within their jurisdiction. The cross-border relevance of drug interdiction efforts highlights the broader challenge of narcotics trafficking and the continual need for coordinated law enforcement action across regions. These statements serve to illustrate the ongoing commitment of police services to disrupt illegal drug markets and to protect public health and safety.