YEREVAN, July 16 – The Yerevan Patrol Police have reported several successful operations in uncovering cases of illegal drug possession and use during their night shifts on July 15. These operations led to multiple arrests in the Arabkir and Shengavit administrative districts, with investigations currently underway.
Arabkir District Operations Lead to Two Arrests
On July 15, at approximately 1:10 AM, officers from the 4th Battalion, 1st Company of the Yerevan City Patrol Regiment apprehended a 27-year-old man near an address on Manushyan Street. The individual was detained on suspicion of acquiring and possessing drugs. A personal search revealed a package containing a substance resembling marijuana and a dropper with burnt residue. The suspect was subsequently transferred to the Arabkir Department of Community Police for further proceedings.
Later the same day, at around 2:10 AM, officers from the same battalion and company identified and arrested another individual, a 32-year-old man, near an address on Ghapantsyan Street. Similar to the previous incident, a personal search of this suspect uncovered a package of a marijuana-like substance and a dropper with burnt traces, leading to his transfer to the Arabkir Department of Community Police.
Shengavit District Sees Another Drug-Related Arrest
The patrol police’s efforts continued into the evening. At approximately 8:50 PM, officers from the 3rd Battalion, 1st Company of the Yerevan City Patrol Regiment apprehended a 37-year-old man from Gyumri city on Nerkin Shengavit 3rd Street. He was arrested on reasonable suspicion of drug possession and use. A personal search of the individual revealed two packages containing a substance resembling marijuana and a dropper with the same substance. This suspect was then transported to the Shengavit Department of Community Police.
Investigations Underway for All Cases
All compiled documents related to these incidents have been submitted to the pre-investigation body, indicating that formal criminal proceedings have commenced. The police continue their efforts to combat illegal drug activities within the city, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining public safety and order.
Recent Drug-Related Incidents in Armenia:
- July 1, 2026: Law enforcement agencies uncovered several cases of drug possession and use.
- June 18, 2026: An individual was charged in a drug-related case in Orgove.
- June 15, 2026: An arrest was made in connection with a case involving a 12-year-old student being given drugs.
- June 10, 2026: A 12-year-old student from Orgove village was hospitalized after a school excursion, with drugs found in his system.
- April 15, 2026: Criminal police uncovered a case of methamphetamine production.
- March 27, 2026: A Turkish actress known from TV series was arrested in a drug case.
- February 6, 2026: Doctors in Germany raised alarms about a new dangerous drug.
- December 16, 2025: Technical means will be used to check if drivers have used drugs.
- November 20, 2025: Pre-investigation into a drug smuggling and illegal trafficking case concluded, with 3 individuals arrested.
- November 18, 2025: A 27-year-old man was arrested for possessing and using drugs.
These recent events highlight the ongoing challenges and persistent efforts by law enforcement to address drug-related crimes across Armenia.
