Three arrested in Georgia over large-scale drug seizures

Three people have been arrested in Georgia after police seized large quantities of methadone, pregabalin and marijuana allegedly prepared for sale, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Tuesday.

The suspects are accused of illegally possessing particularly large quantities of narcotic and psychotropic substances and facilitating their sale. Police also seized materials used to package drugs for distribution.

The arrests were made at different times during operations conducted by the Central Criminal Police Department, the ministry said.

The offences carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment.