Two men were arrested by the police on suspicion of toxic substances distribution. The men, aged 25 and 30, are from Cantemir town. According to the police, the suspects had 8 kg of mercury, IPN reports.

As result of the investigations performed by the National Investigations Inspectorate, it was established that the mercury was to be sold on the black market of the country for an estimated €200 000.

During searches performed at suspects’ homes, the police found and seized a pneumatic pistol “Bereta” and two bottles with a silver substance looking like mercury, which were hidden in a place under the earth.

The suspects face five to ten years in jail over illegal distribution of radioactive, biological and toxic substances.