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Kyrgyz officials arrested in connection with heroin charges

Staff Report

BISHKEK -- An unspecified number of current and former Kyrgyz State National Security Committee (GKNB) personnel were arrested in connection with drug-trafficking charges Tuesday (March 7), Kabar.kg reported Wednesday (March 8).

The location or locations of the arrests were not disclosed. The GKNB and Interior Ministry (MVD) conducted the joint operation, which netted about 7.5kg of heroin.

The suspects are all in custody in Bishkek as the investigation continues.

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