Russian Man Gets 13 Years for Smuggling 99 Grams of Amphetamine

He said it was for a dead friend—prosecutors proved otherwise. A prior record and a failed denial sealed his fate in a high-security penal colony.

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2026 May 5 . 6:32 PM

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Russian Man Gets 13 Years for Smuggling 99 Grams of Amphetamine

A 29-year-old man from Khabarovsk has been sentenced to 13 years in a high-security penal colony for drug smuggling. The case involved a parcel containing 99 grams of amphetamine The investigation began after Khabarovsk Customs detected and seized the narcotics. The defendant claimed he had ordered electronics, clothing, and an unknown package on behalf of a deceased friend. However, the court rejected his denial of guilt, ruling that he had knowingly smuggled a large quantity of a psychotropic substance.

The intended recipient of the parcel was already in custody for a separate drug trafficking case. This left the defendant as the only party linked to the shipment. Prosecutors also highlighted his prior drug-related convictions, including previous trafficking offences involving the United States and the Netherlands. After reviewing the evidence, the court found him guilty of smuggling and distributing the amphetamine. The 13-year sentence reflects the severity of the charges and his criminal history.

The conviction follows a thorough investigation by customs and law enforcement. The defendant’s prior record and the quantity of drugs involved led to a lengthy prison term. He will serve his sentence in a high-security penal colony.