Police seize large quantity of narcotics in operation by Abkhazia Autonomous Republic department

Officers of the Police Department of the Abkhazia Autonomous Republic have seized an especially large quantity of narcotics during a law-enforcement operation, authorities said on Thursday.

The drugs were discovered as part of investigative measures carried out by the department. The substances have been confiscated and an investigation has been launched into the case.

Law-enforcement authorities said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to combat the illegal trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances.