Over 45 kg drugs seized in Kyrgyzstan in Feb so far

BISHKEK. Feb 20 (Interfax) - The Kyrgyz State Drug Control Service registered in February 18 crimes and detained a Tajik citizen with a large batch of drugs, the State Drug Control Service press office told Interfax.

"Since February employees registered 18 crimes, seized over 45 kg drugs from illegal circulation and detained a Tajik citizen," the press office said.

The biggest shipment of drugs has been seized from a Tajik citizen in Osh, the State Drug Control Service said.

"During the search of the VAZ-2107 vehicle driven by a 29-year-old Tajik citizen a batch of hashish of Afghan origin was found and seized," the press office said.

Criminal cases have been opened on all cases of drug seizure and investigation is under way.