Law enforcement officers conducted more than 50 searches in seven regions, exposing a powerful drug cartel in Ternopil region. Drugs and precursors worth about UAH 700 million were seized. The operation was one of the largest anti-drug operations in recent times.
Disclosure of drug cartel in Ternopil region
Today, the police announced the exposure of a large-scale drug cartel in Ternopil region. During the special operation, more than 50 searches were conducted in seven regions of Ukraine. According to the National Police, 200 kg of methadone, 127 kg of opium extract, 20 tonnes of precursors, 25 kg of poppy straw and 20 kg of cannabis. According to preliminary estimates, the total value of the seized drugs is up to UAH 700 million.
Details of the operation and public reaction
The operation was the result of a lengthy investigation, during which law enforcement officers got on the trail of an organised criminal group. According to the police, the organisers of the drug cartel operated in several regions, ensuring large-scale production and sale of drugs. The seizure of such a large amount of substances could have a significant impact on the situation with drug trafficking in Ukraine. The public is actively discussing this event, and experts emphasise the importance of such operations for public safety.
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