Five participants of an organized group have been notified of suspicion in the illegal production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, mailing, and sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances throughout the country (Part 3 of Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The 39-year-old previously convicted resident of the capital organized the Kryvyi Rih drug group "Krasnobalivski," against whom the indictments are currently under consideration in court. Despite this, the man continued his criminal activities related to the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs.

The "Krasnobalivski" drug group had an extensive network for distributing drugs across all regions of the country. The "operation" was based on a strict hierarchy with a clear division of functions – from organizers and coordinators to direct executors.

The accomplices established a complete cycle of cannabis production – from cultivation in specially equipped closed laboratories to growing hemp plants in open fields.

In one season, they could produce over 500 kg of ready-to-sell narcotic products. The "goods" were distributed throughout Ukraine, using the services of logistics companies and creating "master classes."

In addition, the suspects were involved in the sale of psychotropic substances such as MDMA, alpha-PVP, and cocaine among "clients." Monthly, the members of the drug group sold up to 5,000 doses of cocaine, earning over 8 million UAH in profit.

To mask their drug business, they created and administered closed Telegram channels, where they accepted retail "orders," provided geotags for "drops," and communicated with buyers.

Payments for drugs and psychotropics were accepted exclusively to bank cards of front persons (drops). Part of the funds was transferred to cryptocurrency wallets.

The estimated monthly income of the criminal group from drug trafficking exceeds 20 million UAH. The money obtained from illegal activities was spent by the suspects on personal needs – elite housing and cars.

During the conduct of over 40 searches in the capital, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Cherkasy regions at places of residence, criminal activity, and in vehicles, law enforcement discovered and seized nearly 90 kg of cannabis, mobile phones, bank cards, "black" records, cash totaling the equivalent of 2.4 million UAH, 12 vehicles, and ammunition.

All suspects have been chosen preventive measures in the form of detention without the right to bail.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the National Police of Ukraine under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General.

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a guilty verdict of the court.