Penza, 23 September 2016. PenzaNews. Indian citizen, suspected of drug trafficking on the territory of Penza, was detained.

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As the press service of the regional MIA told PenzaNews, a young man, born 1995, was arrested while attempting to sell 4 grams of hashish.

“When searched, the police found and seized about 6 grams of this drug. Later during an authorized search at the place of residence of the suspect, the investigators seized another 164 grams of hashish. Drugs were stored among the personal belongings, as well as in the oven,” the department explained.

The police noted that a criminal case was instituted.

“Currently, the police try to establish the origin of the Penza drug,” the press service added.