Ukrainian national arrested in Tbilisi with massive methadone haul

A Ukrainian citizen has been arrested in Tbilisi in connection with the possession of a substantial quantity of methadone reportedly prepared for distribution.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia confirmed that the suspect is accused of acquiring, storing, and preparing 153 packages of methadone for sale, Caliber.Az reports, citing Georgian media.

Authorities stated that the drugs and associated packaging materials were discovered during a personal search of the individual and a subsequent search of his apartment.

If convicted of illegal possession, acquisition, and facilitation of narcotics trafficking on such a large scale, the Ukrainian national could face up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment.

By Vafa Guliyeva