
Zafar Abduxoliqov
Zafar Abduxoliqov is the head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uzbekistan. He has recently been in the news for addressing the rising concerns of drug abuse among youth, particularly due to the influence of the internet and social media. Abduxoliqov highlighted the alarming increase in drug-related crimes, revealing that over 4,000 individuals have been arrested in connection with drug offenses in the first half of 2025 alone. He underscored the need for ongoing monitoring and intervention strategies to combat the growing trend of drug use and distribution, especially among younger demographics.
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Zafar Abduxoliqov, head of the Criminal Investigation Department, highlighted the increasing drug-related issues among youth.
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