Kursk teenager to stand trial for attempted drug trafficking

In Kursk, a criminal case was opened against a 17-year-old boy accused of attempting to sell drugs on a large scale using the Internet.

According to the investigation, the teenager conspired with unidentified persons through the Telegram messenger. He was asked to become a “layer” of drugs in the Kursk region. Having received a batch of prohibited substances, the young man was detained by police officers before he managed to commit a crime, the press service of the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia said.

During a personal search, a large amount of drugs prepared for sale were seized from the detainee.

Now the issue of choosing a preventive measure for the accused is being decided. The investigation establishes all the details of what happened and collects evidence.

The TFR department reminds that for such crimes, punishment is provided for up to 20 years of imprisonment. Parents are strongly encouraged to monitor their children's leisure activities.