Police arrest four individuals on drug-related charges in Tbilisi

The Georgian Interior Ministry on Sunday reported the arrest of four individuals in the capital city of Tbilisi on various drug-related charges, following operational and investigative actions conducted over different periods.

The statement noted that the detainees were charged with illegal acquisition and possession of large and particularly large quantities of narcotic and psychotropic substances, including marijuana, attempted sale and facilitation of the sale of those substances and illegal use of narcotics without a medical prescription.

During searches of the detainees’ persons, vehicles, and residences, as well as at locations indicated by them, law enforcement officers seized narcotic substances as evidence, including methadone, pregabalin, ketamine, MDMA, and dried marijuana.

As a result of investigative actions, the police also seized materials used for packaging narcotic substances, adhesive tapes, plastic zip-lock bags, and an electronic scale.

The crimes are punishable by up to 20 years of imprisonment.