KrasnodarA 37-year-old drug dealer from Tula will stand trial in Novorossiysk for attempting to sell a large batch of methadone.
The man purchased the drug online and intended to distribute it in the city using hidden stashes.
He was detained at his temporary place of residence. During a search, over 140 packets of methadone were found there. Another 59 packets were found in his pocket.
The total weight of the seized drug was about 60 grams.
The criminal case has been transferred to court; the accused faces up to 20 years in prison.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 by Catherine the Great as a military fortress to guard the empire’s new borders. It serves as the cultural and economic hub of the Kuban region, known for its Cossack heritage and vibrant agricultural industry.
Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 after the region was annexed from the Ottoman Empire. It is historically significant as a crucial naval base and was the site of fierce battles during World War II, earning it the title of “Hero City.” Today, it remains a vital economic hub for shipping and cement production.
Tula
Tula is an ancient Mesoamerican city in central Mexico, best known as the capital of the Toltec civilization between the 10th and 12th centuries. Its most famous archaeological remains are the Atlantean figures, massive stone statues of warriors that once stood atop a pyramid temple. The city was a major political and cultural center before its eventual decline and was later held in high regard by the Aztecs, who considered the Toltecs as their cultural predecessors.
