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GYUMRI, Armenia – A 29-year-old resident of Gyumri was arrested yesterday, November 9, 2026, on charges of illegal drug distribution. The arrest was the result of a targeted operation by officers from the Shirak Regional Department of the Criminal Police.
Operation in Gorky Park
Law enforcement officials had received operational intelligence indicating that the suspect was acquiring packages of illegal substances with the intent to distribute them throughout the city of Gyumri. Acting on this information, police conducted surveillance and apprehended the man in the act while he was placing drug packages in the Gorky Park area.
Details of the Seizure
During a personal search conducted at the scene, officers discovered 28 small packets wrapped in adhesive tape, containing a total of approximately 52 grams of a substance identified as the drug known as “Shoko.”
Upon interrogation, the suspect admitted to purchasing the narcotics via a Telegram channel earlier that day with the explicit intent of selling them. A subsequent investigation of the park area led to the discovery of three additional packages that the suspect had already hidden.
Legal Consequences
Following the arrest, a criminal proceeding was initiated. The court has imposed house arrest as a precautionary measure against the 29-year-old suspect. Furthermore, law enforcement authorities have successfully identified and arrested the individual who supplied the drugs to the suspect; that individual is currently being held in custody.
The Shirak Regional Criminal Police continue to conduct the preliminary investigation to uncover the full extent of the drug distribution network.
Source: Pastinfo.am
