The border service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the prevention of a horse smuggling attempt from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan. On January 7, border guards apprehended a Kyrgyz man in the Ak-Tam area of the Aksu district in the Jalal-Abad region, who was attempting to transport horses across the border.
Horses hold significant cultural and historical importance in Kyrgyzstan. They are used for various purposes including riding, horse-racing, and light harness work. In 2002, horsemeat production in Kyrgyzstan was reported to be 24,800 tonnes, indicating the economic value of these animals.
Seizure of horses and drugs
The State Committee for National Security emphasized that the total value of the seized horses and drugs amounted to 700 Kyrgyz soms ($7.86). This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Kyrgyzstan faces in managing its borders and combating smuggling activities.
The Kyrgyz-Uzbek border has been a point of contention for many years, with disputes over border demarcation and control. However, recent reports suggest that the issues around the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border have been resolved to a large extent, which could potentially lead to improved border security and reduced smuggling activities in the future.
Discovery of illegal border crossing and drug possession
In a related incident a day earlier, border guards discovered a man illegally crossing the border between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Upon attempting to apprehend the individual, he managed to escape, leaving behind two bags of medicine.
Drug trafficking is a significant issue in the region, with Kyrgyzstan often being a transit point for drugs originating from Afghanistan. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates that the size of the drug market in the region amounts to $13bn per year.
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