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Articles with tag "Drugs"
Russia Arrests German Tourist for ‘Smuggling’ Edibles
Russia's customs service said the man, whose identity was not revealed, arrived from Hamburg to visit a woman he had met online.
Russia Seizes 1 Ton of Nicaraguan Cocaine in St. Petersburg
A criminal case was launched after an expert valued the cocaine at 11 billion rubles ($122.7 million).
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Russia Arrests U.S. Citizen on Drug Charges
A Moscow court placed Robert Woodland in two-month detention on various drug-related offenses.
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U.S. Teacher’s Letters Censored in Russian Prison, Family Says
Marc Fogel’s sister said his family only received Russian-language letters.
U.S. Basketball Star Griner Says Didn't Intend to Smuggle Drugs Into Russia
"I did not think of or plan to bring banned substances into Russia," said Griner, who faces up to 10 years in prison.
Darknet Marketplace Shutdown Upends Russia’s Illegal Drug Market
While there are new ways to help mitigate the harmful effects of drugs, Hydra's shutdown may have negative short-term impacts.
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Russia Jails U.S. Teacher for 14 Years on Drug Charges
Marc Fogel, a former U.S. diplomat, is among several Americans currently in Russian prisons.
Russian Clinics Brace for Botox Shortage as Imports Drop – Kommersant
Dwindling Botox imports coincided with an increase in demand for injections at Russian clinics.
Fears in Russia Over Pharmaceutical Supplies
Local stocks are expected to last three to six months, the Kommersant business daily said.
U.S. Teacher Held in Russia for 'Large Scale' Drug Smuggling
The teacher had enjoyed diplomatic immunity before his arrest in August.
Russia Jails 4 in Luggage Cocaine Case
The men were caught trying to smuggle nearly 400 kilograms of cocaine from the Russian embassy in Argentina.
Russia Seeks Long Sentences for Accused Argentina Embassy Cocaine Smugglers
The defendants face up to 19 years on charges of smuggling 389 kilograms of cocaine worth over $60 million from Buenos Aires to Moscow.
Russian Drug Overdose Deaths Surge During Pandemic – Open Media
The rise has been linked to the proliferation of Russian-made synthetic drugs after Russia tightened import controls during the pandemic.
Joint Russia-U.S. Operation Busts S.American Cocaine Smuggling Network
The two countries seized over 330 kilograms of cocaine worth $13.6 million during the multi-stage investigation, Russia's FSB said.
Russian Narcotics Officer Caught Growing Marijuana to Meet Drug Arrest Quota
Agents found two marijuana plantations run by the drug enforcement officer, investigators said.
Russian Lawmakers Ensnared in Argentine Cocaine Scandal – Report
The Daily Beast said its obtained documents pointed to a “coverup designed to protect [Russian] government officials.”
As Russian Officials Back Hydroxychloroquine, Doctors Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
Some experts suspect that the controversial anti-malaria medication causes higher death rates among coronavirus patients.
Drug Dealer Dressed as Deliveryman Detained in Moscow
Authorities seized 500 grams of marijuana from the suspect.
Russian Police Charged Over Musician's Gruesome Beheading
Before his death, the 25-year-old drummer had recorded a video claiming that police planted drugs on him and forced him to confess.
Russia Probes BBC, Radio Liberty and Meduza for ‘Drug Propaganda’
The lower-house State Duma formed a special commission on foreign meddling in Russia after mass anti-government rallies swept Moscow last summer.
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