SBI has completed investigation of drug trafficking group from Dnipro region with monthly income of UAH 5 million

SBI employees completed a pre-trial investigation into a criminal organisation from Dnipro region, whose members were involved in the production and sale of hard drugs.

The indictment was sent to court.

It was established that the drug business was organised by a resident of Kryvyi Rih, who recruited five residents of the region, including a former law enforcement officer, to join the gang.

When choosing the executors, the organiser took into account their personal qualities, physical data, skills, and connections among people involved in drug trafficking. He also demanded absolute obedience.

The group specialised in the sale of opium and methamphetamine. The opium was produced in a specially equipped laboratory in one of the dacha cooperatives near the city of Kamianske. Drugs were sold through so-called "bookmarks" or by hand.

The monthly income from drug sales reached approximately UAH 5 million.

The SBI, together with the National Police, exposed the drug syndicate in February 2023. All members of the group were detained and are behind bars.

During the special operation, law enforcement officers conducted more than 25 searches and seized ready-to-sell drugs, precursors, mobile phones and almost half a million hryvnias in cash.

The members of the group, including the organiser, are charged with participation in a criminal organisation, illegal production and sale of drugs (Art. 255 (1, 2), Art. 28 (4), Art. 307 (3) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The sanction of the articles provides for punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to 12 years with confiscation of property.

The procedural supervision is carried out by the Dnipro Regional Prosecutor's Office.