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Authorities uncover drug trafficking network disguised as legal products in Ukraine

Law enforcement agencies uncovered an interregional network selling drugs disguised as legal CBD vapes. During a special operation, 50 searches were conducted across six regions, 17 individuals were detained, and the value of the seized products exceeded 20 million hryvnias.

In brief

  • Law enforcement conducted 50 searches across six regions.
  • Seventeen members of the criminal group were detained.
  • The network sold drugs disguised as legal vapes.
  • The value of the seized narcotics exceeded 20 million hryvnias.
  • Drugs were concealed in vapes, oils, and sweets.
Covered by 4 of 7 media groups
  • Independent3
  • Public2
  • Commentatorsno reports
  • Oligarch-ownedno reports
  • Stateno reports
  • Official3
  • Anonymous2

Not covered by: commentators, oligarch-owned, state. 1 of 11 newsrooms not yet assigned to a group.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Independent28%3 items
Public27%3 items
Official27%3 items
Anonymous18%2 items
Not classified—1 item

How we count media groups — Methodology

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