Illegal extraction of sand and gravel mixture was discovered in the Bukhara region, causing environmental damage amounting to nearly 9 billion soms. This violation was found during a raid operation utilizing an unmanned aerial vehicle in the Gizhduvan district.
Environmental police officers found out that a local resident was extracting sand and gravel on the territory of the 'Kukcha' mahalla without obtaining the necessary permits, and the plot did not belong to him.
After calculations, specialists determined that the total damage inflicted on the environment amounted to 8.9 billion soms. The collected materials were sent to the prosecutor's office of the Bukhara region for further review.
The relevant authorities now face the task of conducting a legal assessment of the violator's actions, determining measures for holding them accountable, and ensuring compensation for the damage caused to nature.
The regional environmental department noted that the use of natural resources and illegal mining of minerals entails legal responsibility. The department emphasized that natural resources cannot be considered private property.
Furthermore, Uzbekistan plans to expand the scope of civilian drone use and revise existing operating regulations.
