Law enforcement seized drugs worth 90 million hryvnia hidden in household appliances

The National Police of Ukraine has completed an international special operation codenamed "Espanyol". During investigative actions, law enforcement officers dismantled several transnational channels through which prohibited substances were supplied to the country. The total value of the seized drugs exceeded 90 million hryvnia.

Geography of supply and types of substances

According to investigation data, the criminals imported cocaine and hashish from Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, high-quality cannabis was supplied to the market from the United States of America.

Method of concealment

To hide the cargo, prohibited substances were masked inside household appliances.

Investigation results

Within the framework of the special operation conducted, investigators established and exposed underground chains for the international supply of narcotic drugs to Ukraine. Law enforcement officers seized a significant quantity of prohibited substances. Currently, suspicion of committing criminal offences has been announced to 39 suspects in the case.