Measures Taken Against an Individual Who Attempted to Illegally Import Goldfinches into Uzbekistan
2026-02-24 10:00:00 / News

During the inspection, it was established that 11 of the imported birds had died. The remaining 21 goldfinches were subsequently released into their natural habitat.
In accordance with established legal procedures, an administrative offence report was drawn up against citizen A.K. pursuant to Article 92 of the Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Administrative Responsibility. A fine in the amount of 2,060,000 sums was imposed.
Furthermore, taking into account the death of 11 birds, environmental damage was assessed at 4,532,000 sums. In total, the offender is required to pay 6,592,000 sums.
We respectfully urge citizens not to remain indifferent to such cases, to refrain from committing environmental offences, and, if witnessing similar violations, to report them via the short numbers 1157 and 1207. Appeals may also be submitted through the Telegram bot @ecogovuz_bot.

