The mastermind and four accomplices have been charged, with preventive measures taken against them. They face up to 12 years in prison and asset confiscation for their crimes.
Operatives from the strategic investigation department in Kyiv, along with police investigators, documented the illegal activities of residents led by a 30-year-old organizer.
Under the leadership of the detained individual, the group distributed several kilograms of narcotics each month. The prohibited substances included methadone, mephedrone, amphetamine, cannabis, and other drugs.
Customer orders were delivered via mail or through stash spots. The monthly revenue from the sales reached 5 million UAH.
On August 26, police conducted searches at the residences of the suspects. Almost 300 grams of the prohibited substance Alpha-PVP, electronic scales, mailing materials, communication devices, and drug paraphernalia were seized.
The organizer and his accomplices have been charged under Part 3 of Article 307 (illegal production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, shipment, or sale of narcotic drugs) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. All are currently in custody.
The investigation continues under the supervision of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office.