In the Bukhara region, two individuals who attempted to sell a large quantity of mercury were detained by law enforcement agencies. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to the information, in one of the cafes in the Gijduvan district, a previously convicted person born in 1983 tried to sell half a kilogram of mercury for $15,000. He was apprehended while receiving $4,000 of the agreed-upon amount.
Furthermore, during another operational measure, it was discovered that a person born in 1961, a resident of the "Zarangar" village in the district, was storing 5 kg of mercury in beehives in his yard. He planned to sell the substance at $40,000 per kilogram, for a total of $240,000.
During the operation, 5 kg of mercury was seized as material evidence. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated under the relevant article of the Criminal Code regarding this incident.
