Bishkek:Officers from the Drug Control Service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek have detained a man suspected of distributing synthetic drugs. The arrest took place as part of the Doping crime prevention operation in the capital's Pervomaisky district.

According to 24.kg News Agency, the suspect, identified as S.K., was born in 2006. During a personal search, police discovered and seized 56 packets containing an unidentified substance. Additionally, eight similar packets were found and confiscated at locations identified by the suspect during subsequent investigative actions, resulting in a total of 64 packets weighing 152 grams.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 282 of the Criminal Code. The suspect has been detained under Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code and is currently held in a temporary detention facility. Investigative procedures are ongoing.

The Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek has issued a warning about the criminal liability associated with drug distribution, including the use of stashes. The department urges citizens, especially young people, to avoid the allure of easy money through illegal drug trafficking.