Police arrest two in Tbilisi drug operation, seize large quantities of mephedrone and methadone

Two people have been arrested in Tbilisi in connection with drug offences following separate police operations that led to the seizure of a large quantity of illicit narcotics, Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced.

Officers from the Isani-Samgori and Didube-Chugureti divisions of the Tbilisi Police Department detained the suspects on charges of illegal purchase, possession, and facilitating the sale of drugs in particularly large quantities.

During searches of the suspects’ persons, residences, and several linked locations across the capital, law enforcement officers recovered significant quantities of mephedrone and methadone packaged and ready for distribution, according to the Ministry. Packaging materials used for processing and selling narcotics were also seized.

The investigation is being conducted under Articles 260 and 260⁴ of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which carry penalties of up to 20 years or life imprisonment.