As a result of the large-scale operations carried out in the Abovyan investigative department of the Kotayk Marz Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee, as well as the activities carried out jointly with the officers of the Kotayk Department of the RA Police was revealed in 2022. In more than a dozen episodes of illegal drug trafficking, the mechanism was found, the identity of 10 people involved in the criminal chain, the drug sellers and buyers, and the actions of each were individualized.
During the investigation, factual data was obtained that the mentioned cases of illegal acquisition of narcotics are interrelated, and a total of 8 criminal proceedings were initiated in the Abovyan investigative department of the Kotayk Marz Investigation Department of the RA Investigative Committee, which were joined to ensure an objective and comprehensive investigation. In one proceeding.
During the preliminary investigation, a total of 41 grams of Marijuana, 3.5 grams of Methamphetamine, 170 cannabis plants of various sizes, and precursors for the use of drugs were seized. Necessary examinations were appointed with the detected masses; the conclusions were obtained.
Accusations were presented against the 10 mentioned persons based on sufficient evidence obtained in the pre-trial proceedings. Detention was applied to 4 of the accused as a preventive measure, and the ban on absence was chosen as a preventative measure for 6.
Investigation of other possible persons involved in drug trafficking is ongoing. Investigative and judicial actions are being taken to identify them. The investigative body has been given instructions.
Notification. The person suspected or accused of the alleged crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven by the procedure established by the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia by a legally binding judgment of the court.