Dushanbe resident detained for illegally storing mercury at his home

DUSHANBE, June 21, 2016, Asia-Plus – A Dushanbe resident has been detained for illegally storing hazardous substitute at his home. The Interior Ministry’s website reports that a 39-year-old resident of Dushanbe was detained on June 16 on suspicion of illegally storing hazardous substitute at his home. While searching his home, police officers reportedly found a […]

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DUSHANBE, June 21, 2016, Asia-Plus – A Dushanbe resident has been detained for illegally storing hazardous substitute at his home.

The Interior Ministry’s website reports that a 39-year-old resident of Dushanbe was detained on June 16 on suspicion of illegally storing hazardous substitute at his home.

While searching his home, police officers reportedly found a package of substitute that tested positive to mercury weighing 2.617 kilograms.

Criminal proceedings have been instituted against him and an investigation is under way.   

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