Shirvintos police detain suspected drug distributors

Police in Lithuania’s Širvintos district have detained several individuals suspected of distributing narcotic and psychotropic substances, the Lithuanian Police Department reports.

A coordinated operation led to the disruption of a supply chain allegedly used to distribute large quantities of crystallised psychotropic substances, commonly known as “crystals.”

In Širvintos, a 24-year-old local man was detained on Kalnalaukio Street at around 6 PM. He is suspected of purchasing a significant amount of “crystals” with the intent to distribute them. Authorities also suspect the involvement of his 28-year-old partner, the mother of his child, who was in a car with their young child at the time of the arrest. Investigators are determining whether the child was an unwitting passenger or deliberately used as a cover to avoid suspicion. Both adults face charges of illegal possession of psychotropic substances with intent to distribute.

Around the same time, in Kiauklių village, a Volkswagen Passat was stopped. A 21-year-old passenger was found carrying approximately 100 grams of crystallised psychotropic substances intended for distribution. A subsequent search of the detainee’s father’s home uncovered additional packages containing suspected crystallised psychotropic substances and cannabis. The father has also been charged.

Police believe these arrests are part of a broader network, with some narcotic and psychotropic substances possibly already distributed through intermediaries in Širvintos town and district.

Authorities emphasise that combating the spread of narcotic and psychotropic substances is a top priority for both Širvintos district and the wider Vilnius region. Special attention is given to cases involving minors or young children in potentially criminal activities.

Police urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals who may be handling or distributing narcotic or psychotropic substances. Anonymity for informants is guaranteed. Every report can help prevent new drug shipments and protect children and youth from this dangerous threat.

A pre-trial investigation is ongoing, with intensive procedural actions and additional evidence being gathered. The suspects face up to ten years in prison.