Vitebsk customs officers stopped two attempts to import marijuana from Russia
Examinations have confirmed that the seized substances are marijuana. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against both. The sanction of the article provides for imprisonment for up to 7 years.
On the Belarusian-Russian border in the Vitebsk region detained two citizens of Belarus, trying to smuggle drugs. This was reported in the State Customs Committee.
In the first case, a 32-year-old man was carrying marijuana in a foil package - he was found in the passenger seat of the car. In the second, the 29-year-old Belarusian hid the drug in a bottle of deodorant among his personal belongings.
Examinations have confirmed that the seized substances are marijuana. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against both. The sanction of the article provides for imprisonment for up to 7 years.
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