Kyrgyzstan Border Guards Seize Over 70 Million Som in Contraband

Kyrgyzstan's State Border Service has significantly curbed smuggling activities in the first seven months of 2026, intercepting 71 cases with an estimated value exceeding 70.2 million som. Of these, 30 incidents were detected at border crossing points, while the remaining 41 occurred outside official checkpoints, according to the service's press office.

Beyond direct smuggling into Kyrgyzstan, the border guards also addressed the illicit movement of goods within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). They registered 134 such cases, involving goods valued at over 49.2 million som. The majority of these, 133 cases, were identified at crossing points, with only one instance occurring outside these areas.

In addition to commercial goods, the service actively prevented the illegal transfer of livestock across the state border. In the January-July period, 63 cases of unauthorized animal crossings were stopped, involving horses, cattle, and smaller animals. These attempts often involved individuals damaging or cutting through border fences in equipped sections to move animals outside of designated crossing points.

The State Border Service reported facing increased "informational pressure" from parties interested in maintaining illegal channels. Despite these challenges, the agency reiterated its commitment to protecting the country's economic interests and vowed to continue identifying and blocking smuggling routes for both goods and livestock.

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The intensification of the fight against smuggling has led to attempts by interested parties to maintain illegal channels by exerting informational pressure on the activities of the State Border Service and discrediting it.