Mar 11 • 07:24 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Teen Caught with Drugs in Šiauliai

A minor was discovered in Šiauliai, Lithuania, with a plastic bottle containing a liquid suspected to be narcotic substances.

On March 10, at approximately 18:15, law enforcement in Šiauliuose, Lithuania encountered a minor (born in 2009) who was found in possession of a plastic bottle containing a liquid believed to be drugs. The Šiauliai County Police Department has initiated a preliminary investigation into the illegal possession of narcotic or psychotropic substances without the intent to distribute them. Under the Criminal Code, individuals found illegally manufacturing, processing, acquiring, holding, transporting, or sending narcotic or psychotropic substances without the intention to sell or otherwise distribute them could face penalties ranging from community service to fines, deprivation of liberty, or imprisonment for up to two years. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding drug use among youth in Lithuania, reflecting a broader societal issue.

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