A resident of the Kursk region received correctional work for possession of marijuana
Rylsky District Court of Kursk Region Convicts Local Resident Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking
The Rylsky district court of the Kursk region has convicted a local resident found guilty of illegal trafficking in narcotic substances. The man was convicted of acquiring and subsequently storing prohibited funds in a significant amount without the intention of selling them.
As it was established during the proceedings, the incident occurred on June 25, 2026. The Kuryan discovered a wild plant (hemp) and picked it. The total weight of the seized substance was 53.72 grams, which qualifies as a significant size, the press service of the court said.
The same day, the man carried the drug to his home, where he hid it in a wooden box. The prohibited product was stored for personal use until the moment of detection and seizure by law enforcement officers.
During the hearing, the defendant fully admitted his guilt and expressed remorse for what he had done.
The court qualified the actions of the guilty under Part 1 of Art. 228 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and sentenced him to 1 year of correctional labor. 15% of the salary of the convicted person will be deducted from the state income.
