Interregional drug trafficking gang with multimillion turnover to be tried based on the SBI materials

Based on the SBI's intelligence, the pre-trial investigation was completed against members of an organised criminal group that sold drugs in Poltava, Dnipro, Sumy and other regions. The indictment was sent to court.

The criminals sold drugs using instant messengers, offering round-the-clock ordering. Buyers could pay for the drugs in both national currency and cryptocurrency.

The group members also planned to sell drugs in the frontline areas, but got uncovered by law enforcement agencies.

In February 2023, the SBI, together with the National Police, conducted 15 authorised searches in 3 regions during a special operation.

Almost 1.5 kg of amphetamine, 1 kg of methamphetamine, 8 kg of alpha PVP and other substances worth at least UAH 10 million on the black market were seized.

The five members of the drug syndicate, who are in custody, are accused of using the proceeds of drug trafficking, illegal production and sale of drugs on a particularly large scale committed by an organised group (Article 306(2) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and Articles 27(2), (3), (3) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The sanction of the article provides for imprisonment for up to 15 years.

The Poltava Region Prosecutor's Office is in charge of the case.