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Kyrgyzstan disrupts online sale of cannabis products

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's Interior Ministry disrupted the online sale of cannabis-infused products in July 2026.
  • Authorities seized and sent for testing items including tea, flour, oil, spray, and capsules containing cannabis components.
  • Experts confirmed the substances contain cannabis concentrate (marijuana), which is a prohibited narcotic in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has disrupted an operation that advertised and sold products containing cannabis components via Instagram. The ministry's anti-drug trafficking service blocked the activities of individuals selling items under the Instagram handle kendir_too in July 2026.

During a search of a store managed by the individuals, authorities seized various products, including tea, flour, oil, spray, and vitamin capsules. These items were sent for forensic examination.

An August 6th report from the Ministry of Justice's forensic service confirmed that the seized substances contained cannabis concentrate, also known as marijuana. This substance is classified as a narcotic and is prohibited for circulation in Kyrgyzstan under a cabinet of ministers' resolution.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized its adherence to the law and reminded citizens to thoroughly understand and comply with legal regulations before engaging in any business activities.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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