Georgian police seize methadone worth nearly ₾ 3 million, arrest two foreign nationals

Georgian law enforcement officers on Friday seized up to 6 kilograms of methadone with an estimated black-market value of nearly ₾3 million, resulting in the arrest of two foreign nationals during a police operation in the Adjara region.

The operation led to the arrest of two citizens of the Republic of Belarus.

The suspects are accused of illegally acquiring, storing, and facilitating the sale of a particularly large quantity of narcotic drugs.

During searches of their personal belongings, vehicle, and temporary residences, police seized methadone prepared for distribution, along with materials used for packaging narcotic substances.

The offences are punishable by up to 20 years or life imprisonment.