An official in Uzbekistan caught using hashish at the workplace
In the city of Andijan, Uzbekistan, the head of the city department of employment and poverty reduction found himself at the center of a scandal — he was smoking hashish right at his workplace. Photos capturing the moment quickly spread across social media and caused a wide public outcry.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan confirmed the presence of the prohibited substance with the government official. During operational activities, hashish was seized from him, after which a criminal case was initiated.
Authorities are conducting an investigation into other employees and the circumstances of the incident. It is noted that the behavior of the official contradicts the norms of civil service and the law, and he faces criminal liability under articles related to the illegal possession and use of narcotic substances.
The incident sparked a wave of criticism on social media and led to discussions on the need for strict control and personnel purges in local government bodies.
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