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Afghan Heroin Seized In Russia

August 28, 2006

(RFE/RL)

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August 28, 2006 -- Authorities in Yekaterinburg have seized 160 kilograms of Afghan heroin found hidden in a refrigerated truck.


Russian news agencies say three people were arrested in connection with the seizure of the drugs, found on August 25 at a vegetable warehouse in the Urals region city, about 1,500 kilometers east of Moscow.


The truck was registered in Uzbekistan. Police indicated the suspects are from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.


(Reuters)
 
 
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