The key facts

  • Parts of a Tien Shan brown bear (Red Book) and three wild boars were found in the vehicle
  • Damage to wildlife — 679 million 800 thousand soums
  • A case opened under Part 3 of Article 202 of the Criminal Code; weapons and documents handed over to the Interior Department of Samarkand region

Raid and discovery

During a joint raid by employees of the main departments of ecology and climate change of the Samarkand and Surkhandarya regions, a Niva Legend vehicle was stopped. During the inspection, parts of the body of one bear and three wild boars were found in eight sacks in the trunk compartment. Also in the vehicle, five hunting rifles of various makes, ammunition, binoculars, silencers, knives, flashlights, an axe and other items were discovered.

Damage and circumstances

According to the departments, the violators illegally hunted a Tien Shan brown bear listed in the Red Book and three wild boars on the territory of the Sariosiyo district of the Surkhandarya region. Material damage to wildlife amounted to 679 million 800 thousand soums.

Measures and case

The weapons, ammunition, permit documents and hunting licenses were transferred for temporary storage to the Interior Department of the Samarkand region, and the vehicle was placed in an impound lot. A criminal case has been opened against the violators under Part 3 of Article 202 of the Criminal Code.