In Moscow, unidentified individuals approached a woman with an offer to purchase 20 kilograms of mephedrone, and she was subsequently detained by police. Information from a knowledgeable source on the Baza Telegram channel corroborates the event.
Officials reported that the stash was found near Vnukovo airport. Law enforcement officers from the SOBR-backed drug control unit detained a 49-year-old woman who removed ten plastic bags from a cache, signaling a coordinated effort to disrupt a large-scale operation.
The case file has been forwarded for review. Experts who examined the seized material confirmed that the containers held mephedrone, with a total weight of about 20 kilograms, marking a notably substantial quantity in illicit drug trade terms.
During questioning, the detainee stated that she had been involved in drug distribution since early 2023. She described her role as similar to that of a large-scale supplier or distributor. The woman claimed she was promised six hundred dollars to transport this batch of illegal substances, a detail that underscores the monetary incentives behind the trafficking scheme.
A criminal investigation has been opened under the article concerning Illegal production, sale, or transfer of drugs, particularly on a large scale. If convicted, the accused could face a lengthy prison sentence, potentially up to two decades, depending on the outcome of the proceedings and any aggravating factors identified by prosecutors.
Earlier reports noted another incident in Moscow involving the arrest of a beauty salon owner who was alleged to have distributed drugs through cosmetic boxes, illustrating a persistent pattern of illegal drug activities linked to seemingly ordinary businesses. [citation: law enforcement press release]”