37 people arrested for illegal gold mining

37 people arrested for illegal gold mining

In the Bukhara and Navoi regions, 37 individuals involved in illegal gold mining have been detained.
During inspections, cases of unauthorized gold extraction were discovered in the Shofirkon and Konimex mountain areas.

Law enforcement seized three Ford vehicles, eight perforators, six compressors, nearly 400 sacks filled with ore, and other mining equipment.

As a result of the illegal activity, the state suffered damage exceeding 20 billion soums.
All collected materials have been handed over to the State Security Service, and legal measures are being taken against all participants.