During the celebration of the Jewish New Year in Uman, police seized substances resembling drugs. All seized items have already been sent for examination, and a pre-trial investigation has been opened. This was reported to UNN journalist by Zoia Vovk, spokeswoman for the Cherkasy police.
When asked about information on the network that some pilgrims tried to illegally transport alcohol, and in some cases, substances resembling drugs were seized, the spokeswoman replied that isolated cases of public order violations occur, but they are not widespread.
There are isolated cases regarding narcotic substances, they have been seized and sent for examination. Information has been entered into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations. A pre-trial investigation has been opened regarding alcohol.
She emphasized that currently, in the pilgrimage area, the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited. And pilgrims who arrived through the checkpoint had alcohol confiscated if they had it with them.
But yes, such cases happen, and not only this year, it happens every year. But with the participation of Ukrainian and Israeli police, through dialogue, explanations, and preventive work, these situations are managed. Currently, we are not recording any serious significant violations. Yes, isolated cases occur.
She also reminded that currently, during the pilgrims' stay in Uman, checkpoints are operating where patrol police check all documents and vehicles. Also, a combined detachment of law enforcement officers is working in Uman: the National Police, the National Guard, employees of the State Emergency Service, the State Migration Service, and other services.
Police officers from Israel have traditionally arrived in Uman, this year nine of them came. They help Ukrainian police officers to serve and patrol. They perform a more communicative function, this is particularly when it is necessary to overcome the language barrier with pilgrims, and to convey the necessary information about the rules that apply during martial law, and about alarm rules, observance of curfew, etc.
Earlier, UNN wrote that about 35,000 Bratslav Hasidim, who celebrate the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah, arrived in Uman. According to the United Jewish Community of Ukraine, a total of up to 38,000 believers are expected this year.
The first day of the celebration of the Jewish New Year 5786 passed peacefully, without any recorded incidents.