The SBI blocked a large-scale drug trafficking in the Kyiv pre-trial detention center, which was "covered" by the staff of the facility (VIDEO)

The SBI employees uncovered a large supply of drugs disguised as ordinary parcels in the Kiev Pretrial Detention Centre. The drug trafficking was 'covered' by the staff of the facility.

With the operational support of the DBR of the National Police, the illegal activity of the organised group was stopped.

The gang consisted of prisoners from the detention centre and their accomplices from the outside. The organisers of the scheme ordered drugs, which were transported to the remand centre hidden in food, hygiene products, etc. The trafficking was carried out by a member of the detention center, who covered the illegal mechanism for a "percentage" in order to keep his colleagues from exposing the scheme.

Law enforcement officers conducted searches in the remand centre and found drugs, communication devices, bank cards and other prohibited items. Investigations were also carried out at the homes of drug suppliers, where drug production equipment was found.

At the moment, six members of the organised group have been documented and served with a notice of suspicion of committing an offence pursuant to Part 3 of Art. 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal acquisition, storage, transfer and sale of drugs by an organised group).

The actions of the employer of the detention center, who facilitated the illegal transaction, are also punishable under Part 1 of Art. 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (obtaining an unlawful advantage by a public official), as well as the person who transferred the money to him - Part 1 of Art. 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (giving an undue advantage to a public official).

Measures are being taken to identify other members of the organised group.

The penalties under these articles provide for imprisonment for up to 12 years and confiscation of property.

The Prosecutor General's Office is in charge of the proceedings.