Authorities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have dismantled a transnational criminal group involved in smuggling petroleum products across the Uzbek-Kazakh border. The Turkestan region prosecutor's office (Kazakhstan) released details about the operation, on December 26.
According to the report, the group constructed a 450-meter tunnel to facilitate the illicit transportation of fuel. Over approximately two months, 5-7 tons of petroleum products were smuggled daily from Kazakhstan into Uzbekistan.
Special measures conducted by law enforcement agencies in both countries led to the identification and apprehension of the group members, including Uzbek citizens. Additionally, investigators uncovered a scheme for transferring funds associated with the smuggled fuel.
Authorities in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan detained members of the group, and a pre-trial investigation is underway. Further updates on the investigation are expected.
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