It reported that more than 1 ton of heroin seized in an operation organized by security forces in Lviv, Ukraine.

In the statement made by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), it reported that 1 ton 35 kilograms of drugs with a market value of 2.3 billion hryvnia (approximately $ 40 million) seized in the operation held in Lviv.

Drugs brought to Ukraine from Pakistan by sea, by the international organized crime organization. It stated that it planned to sent to the European Union (EU) under diplomatic burden.

Noted that the investigation into the incident continuing. And the necessary measures taken to identify other members of the criminal network.