During a special operation, the SBU neutralized activity of an interregional organized group involved in smuggling of anabolic drugs.

Allegedly, members of the criminal group arranged sale of illegal drugs, including methandienone and nandrolone, to the EU and Russia. They also sold drugs in Ukraine.

The offenders offered their products online and delivered by mail services, as well as through couriers, members of the group. Customers transferred money to offenders’ accounts.

It was estimated that the group sold goods worth more than UAH 65 million (USD 2.3 million).

Law enforcement officers detained one of the couriers while trying to smuggle steroids to the EU.

During searches of offenders’ residences and warehouses, bank cards, means of communication, illegally obtained money and computer equipment with evidence of illicit activity were found. A consignment of drugs worth almost UAH 3 million (USD 107,000) was also seized.

The operation was conducted by the SBU Main Directorate on Fighting Corruption and Organized Crime jointly with the SBU Office in Kyiv and Kyiv region and the Cyberpolice Department of the National Police.