"Law enforcement requested to show driver's license," according to reports from the media citing their sources. The citizen panicked, throwing a waist bag out of the car and quickly driving away. The publication, "Moyka78," specifies that the bag was taken by law enforcement. Inside, numerous transparent packets containing an unknown substance were found. Later, specialists searched the apartment of the individual from St. Petersburg, where four more packets of the substance were discovered. Investigations revealed that it was narcotics. The suspect has been detained. Earlier, "FederalPress" reported that a case involving a 3 billion ruble drug smuggling operation disguised as mangoes was sent to court in St. Petersburg.
After being asked to show his driver's license, the citizen in question reacted with panic, throwing a bag out of the car and quickly fleeing the scene. Law enforcement authorities seized the bag and found multiple transparent packets containing an unknown substance. Subsequent examinations revealed that the substance was drugs.
Following the initial incident, specialists conducted a search of the St. Petersburg resident's apartment. During the search, four additional packets of the substance were discovered, confirming the suspicion of narcotics involvement.
The individual believed to be involved in the drug smuggling operation was apprehended by law enforcement officials. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, will face charges related to drug possession and trafficking.
Earlier, "FederalPress" had reported on a large-scale drug smuggling case involving a value of 3 billion rubles. The operation had been disguised as the importation of mangoes. The case has since been sent to court in St. Petersburg, where legal proceedings are underway.
