A recent criminal investigation has concluded regarding an organized group involved in the production, distribution, and smuggling of synthetic psychotropic substances in Lithuania. The group members were found to have been manufacturing and distributing these drugs by impregnating special paper made from cotton with psychotropic substances, some of which were illegally sent to the United States. This highlights a significant issue regarding the international drug trafficking routes that can originate from local areas in Lithuania, drawing attention to the need for increased vigilance in monitoring such activities.

Furthermore, it has been established that an individual, who was serving a prison sentence, played a central role in organizing the manufacturing process at a farm in the Kretinga district. He involved three of his relatives in this criminal activity, demonstrating how familial ties can sometimes underpin organized crime. Together, they procured the chemical materials, tools, and equipment necessary for producing synthetic cannabinoids, indicating a sophisticated operation that may require extensive networks for sourcing materials and distribution.

The investigation outlines how the chemicals for production were ordered through postal shipments from abroad, which is a common method used in clandestine drug operations. The manufactured products were not only sent to the U.S. via smuggling routes but were also distributed locally within Lithuania, while some were hidden in a forested area near the farmhouse, underscoring the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking and intercepting such operations. The involvement of an informant who provided detailed testimony further illustrates the complexities and dangers associated with dismantling organized drug production rings.