In Tambov, police seized from two repeat offenders large consignments of marijuana

Employees of the Department of Drug Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Tambov region documented two cases of illegal drug possession. Both facts were revealed during the operational-search activities.

The first incident occurred on November 9. When checking the apartment of a 40-year-old man, operatives found a substance that the examination recognized as marijuana. The total weight of the seized was 81.07 grams. In addition to the drug, the police took away their device and device. It turned out that the detainee was previously prosecuted for theft. His possible involvement in other similar episodes is being investigated.

In the second case, the suspect was a 42-year-old resident of Tambov. 63.79 grams of marijuana were found in his home. The man already has a criminal record for a drug-related crime.

In both cases, criminal cases were initiated for the illegal acquisition, storage and transportation of narcotic drugs. Further investigation is under way.