A criminal group specializing in drug commercialization in large quantities was caught by police.

According to reports, the 51-year-old leader of the group, and three members, with ages between 17 and 30-year-old, from Ungheni town were arrested for 30 days. The head of the group was previously investigated for some burglaries committed in the north of the country.

The investigation established that the group sell drugs in the country with the help of 40 people.

The amount of 11,000 lei, about 5 kg of marijuana worth 150,000 lei a weapon of undocumented provenance  were detected following searches at the residences. They also found mobile phones and computers.

If suspects will be proven guilty, they risk imprisonment of three to seven years.