During a special operation in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv, the Security Service of Ukraine detained three organizers of an interregional drug gang that sold large batches of cocaine in different regions of Ukraine. The law enforcement seized a batch of drugs worth almost UAH 6 m. (USD 215,000).
The SBU blocked the illegal large-scale export of valuable timber to an EU country.
The SBU blocked an attempt to illegally export a consignment of drug-containing medicines at the Boryspil International Airport.
The decision to impose sanctions on individuals is based, in particular, on the SBU materials. This was stated by the Head of the SBU Ivan Bakanov, commenting on the results of the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council.
The SBU blocked the illegal activity of a group that embezzled budget funds, allocated for the overhaul of ships that ensure the safety of navigation. The group acted by prior agreement with the official of the State Hydrographic Service.
The SBU exposed a large-scale scam on heat supply of hospitals, schools and other public institutions in Kreminsky district, Luhansk region. Allegedly, the offenders transferred more than UAH 4 m (USD 143,500) into non-observed economy.
During a special operation in Mykolaiv, the SBU detained leaders of a group which terrorized citizens and through death threats extorted money for regional criminals. SBU officers documented extortion of USD 37,000.
In the city of Kharkiv, the SBU CI detained an asset of the Russian military intelligence. The offender performed the task of obtaining technical documents on the development and production of the Ukrainian tank T-84BM “OPLOT”.
The SBU exposed a large-scale illegal scheme of embezzlement of Ukrzaliznytsia funds. The money was allocated for the maintenance of a critical infrastructure facility of the railway industry.
On February 16, Anatolii Sharii was served a notice of suspicion of treason and violation of citizens’ equality based on their race, nationality, religious beliefs, disability and other grounds.
The Security Service of Ukraine found two caches with explosives in Luhansk region. Allegedly, the caches were set up in 2014 by IAF members, in particular, militants of a sabotage group involved in mining several bridges in Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
In the city of Kyiv, the SBU documented and blocked the criminal activities of a State Tax Service official who provided assistance to the DNR terrorist organization.