The FSB uncovered a drug lab in the Nizhny Novgorod region — video

      April 3, 2026 18:00 Incidents Employees of the Nizhny Novgorod FSB disrupted the activities of a drug laboratory organized by two local residents. This was reported by the press service of the law enforcement agency. According to the agency, citizens of one of the neighboring countries equipped the laboratory in a private house in the Buturlin district and were engaged in the production of the synthetic drug alpha-PVP on a large scale. The finished products were distributed by the perpetrators through stash spots. During operational activities, law enforcement officers discovered and seized more than 20 kg of the drug directly in the house, as well as about 10 kg from an already prepared stash. The investigative department of the FSB initiated a criminal case against the suspects under part 5 of article 228.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – "illegal production and sale of narcotic substances in especially large quantities." The court chose a measure of restraint in the form of detention. It is worth noting that in 2025, more than 4,000 drug-related crimes were committed in the Nizhny Novgorod region. A total of nearly a ton of prohibited substances was seized. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, six teenagers died from drugs last year. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+