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Kyrgyzstan reports three arrests over cannabis teas and oils

Police reported detaining three suspects after investigating cannabis products prepared for a festival in Tuura-Suu and searching homes and a shop.[@1] The Interior Ministry said laboratory tests found marijuana in two sample packages; searches also recovered cannabis oil, marijuana, seeds and products marketed as teas and other goods.[@1] A supply investigation was continuing when the arrests…

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Police reported detaining three suspects after investigating cannabis products prepared for a festival in Tuura-Suu and searching homes and a shop.^[1] The Interior Ministry said laboratory tests found marijuana in two sample packages; searches also recovered cannabis oil, marijuana, seeds and products marketed as teas and other goods.^[1] A supply investigation was continuing when the arrests were reported.^[1]^[1]

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cannabis products sold as teas and oils; three suspects detained. Kaktus.media, 2026. 20 July, quoting the Interior Ministry; samples for a Tuura-Suu festival, searches and investigation.

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Location accuracy: country only. The sources name no closer place; the dot marks the middle of Kyrgyzstan.41.47, 74.51

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