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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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