DUSHANBE, 17.05.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – On May 17, in order to destabilize the socio-political situation, members of an organized criminal group illegally blocked the Dushanbe-Kulma international highway on a section of the road in Rushon district, directly on the state border line, reports the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan.

The criminals, with the support of international terrorist organizations, received weapons and ammunition from abroad, and also attracted foreign mercenaries to carry out terrorist acts and other forms of provocation.

These actions were directed against the foundations of the constitutional system. Organized criminal groups did not comply with the lawful demands of law enforcement officers to hand over their weapons and ammunition. In the activities of organized criminal groups in Rushon district, created and financed by international terrorist organizations, there are signs of crimes of a terrorist nature.

In this regard, in order to ensure the safety of citizens, public order, and restore the unhindered movement of vehicles along the Dushanbe-Kulma international highway, an anti-terrorist operation has been launched by law enforcement agencies on a section of the road in Rushon district.