Kulob customs officers seize 2,980 ‘heroin candies’

DUSHANBE, April 24, Asia-Plus  — Drug peddlers are inventing new methods of smuggling drugs.  According to the Customs Service press service, an inspection of passengers on the Kulob-Moscow flight on April 23 found heroin concealed inside candy wrappers.  The “heroin candies” belonged to Muhayo Qosimova, resident of the Fayzobod district.  In all, 2,980 “heroin candies” […]

Avaz Yuldoshev

DUSHANBE, April 24, Asia-Plus  — Drug peddlers are inventing new methods of smuggling drugs. 

According to the Customs Service press service, an inspection of passengers on the Kulob-Moscow flight on April 23 found heroin concealed inside candy wrappers.  The “heroin candies” belonged to Muhayo Qosimova, resident of the Fayzobod district. 

In all, 2,980 “heroin candies” weighing nearly one kilogram were confiscated from her, the source said.  

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