Illegal Turnover of Gold Bars Worth 819 Million Soums Thwarted in Andijan
2026-03-03 11:10:00 / News
Details of the Operational Event in the Border Zone
A special control event was conducted by the State Security Service Department for the Andijan region and the regional Customs Administration at the "Dustlik" border customs post located in the Khojaabad district.
During the event, a woman born in 1985 and her daughter born in 2006, both residents of the Balykchi district, were detained due to suspicious behavior. The inspection revealed that these individuals attempted to transport precious metals hidden under their clothing to the neighboring Kyrgyz Republic without declaring them to customs.
Identified Damage and Legal Measures
The valuables seized as material evidence were inspected with the participation of specialists. The results showed the following indicators:
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Number of gold bars: 7 bars of non-standard shape;
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Total weight: 473 grams;
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Estimated value: 819,000,000 (eight hundred nineteen million) soums.
Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against the offenders under point "a" of Part 2 of Article 182 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Violation of customs legislation). Investigative actions are being carried out under this article. This case is evaluated as a serious offense directly affecting the economic interests of the state.
Economic Significance of the Control System
This operational result demonstrates the coordinated work of the customs and security systems in our country. The illegal turnover of precious metals not only leads to a decrease in state budget revenues but also negatively affects the domestic jewelry market and currency stability.
The effective operation of control mechanisms puts an end to the looting of national resources. The exposure of such crimes and the ensuring of the rule of law against the perpetrators serve as a warning to other potential offenders and strengthen the legal environment that enhances the country's investment attractiveness.