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Articles with tag "Drugs"
drug bust
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.
high numbers
Russian Narcotics Officer Caught Growing Marijuana to Meet Drug Arrest Quota
Agents found two marijuana plantations run by the drug enforcement officer, investigators said.
drug-smuggling scrutiny
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.”
CONTENTIOUS DRUG
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.
illicit delivery
Drug Dealer Dressed as Deliveryman Detained in Moscow
Authorities seized 500 grams of marijuana from the suspect.
blood on the tracks
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.
FOREIGN INFLUENCE
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.
LIFE OR DEATH
‘People Could Lose Their Lives’: Medicine Shortages in Russia Have Left Patients Fending for Themselves
Medical experts say ill-advised government policies have led to a deficit of vital foreign drugs.
Jailed for a layover
Russia Upholds U.S.-Israeli Woman’s 7.5-Year Airport Marijuana Sentence
“Despite the disappointment of the court verdict – I am not giving up,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Wrong label
Russia Busts UN's Anti-HIV Opioid Shipment Bound for Tajikistan
The methadone is “a life-saving treatment for people who inject drugs,” a UN Development Program official said.
Breaking bad
Russia’s 'Largest' Drug Lab Busted
Police estimated that 1.5 metric tons of synthetic drugs may have been manufactured at the lab.
Swap canceled
Israel Extradites Suspected Russian Hacker to U.S. in Snub to Moscow
Russia had asked Israel to exchange Burkov for Naama Issachar, who was sentenced to Russian prison on drug-smuggling charges.
Illicit fishing
90-Year-Old Russian Professor Convicted Over Hemp ‘Fishing Bait’
The fish that consumed the hemp seeds were unable to testify in court.
in transit
Indian National Faces Russian Jail for Drug Charges at Moscow Airport
The 21-year-old faces a seven-year sentence on drug-trafficking charges.
Illicit cycle
Russia Detains Suspected American Drug Smuggler
Media suggested that the smuggler may be returned to the U.S. in exchange for his Russian ex-wife's return to Russia.
prison break
Feline Felon’s Escape Risks Unraveling Russian Drug-Smuggling Case
Some cats were born for a life of crime.
In Trouble
Israel Asks Putin to Pardon U.S.-Israeli Jailed for Moscow Airport Transit Drugs
Issachar was arrested in April during a layover in flights from India to Israel.
drug possession
Russia Sentences U.S.-Israeli Woman to 7.5 Years Over Airport Marijuana Possession
Issachar was arrested in April during a layover in a Moscow airport and accused of having 9 grams of cannabis in her bag.
Illicit carry-on
Russia Fines U.S. Student With Drug Possession Over Medical Marijuana
She was allegedly found in possession of 19.05 grams of cannabis during an airport search.
Mail-order medicine
Russia Moves to Legalize Epilepsy Drug After Mothers Accused of Drug Smuggling
Two mothers who ordered the drug online for their epileptic children were detained this summer, sparking calls to re-register it in Russia.
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