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‘Gradual decriminalisation’ initiative slammed by activists in Georgia

Activists denounced the initiative as it would not remove the use or possession of drugs in small quantities from the Criminal Code.

‘Gradual decriminalisation’ initiative slammed by activists in Georgia

Activists denounced the initiative as it would not remove the use or possession of drugs in small quantities from the Criminal Code.

Jailed Georgian actor charged with organised drug trafficking

The Interior Ministry claims Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili was involved in a plot to smuggle drugs from Turkey to Georgia in an ambulance.

Jailed Georgian actor charged with organised drug trafficking

The Interior Ministry claims Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili was involved in a plot to smuggle drugs from Turkey to Georgia in an ambulance.

Drug decriminalisation on hold in Georgia as officials submit controversial new draft

The new bill has faced backlash from activists and rights groups, who say it does not address the problems with the country’s drug policy.

Drug decriminalisation on hold in Georgia as officials submit controversial new draft

The new bill has faced backlash from activists and rights groups, who say it does not address the problems with the country’s drug policy.

Hundreds protest in Tbilisi in support of jailed actor

Demonstrators were demanding the release of Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili, who was sentenced to eight years on drug charges.

Hundreds protest in Tbilisi in support of jailed actor

Demonstrators were demanding the release of Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili, who was sentenced to eight years on drug charges.

Georgian actor sentenced to 8 years on drug charges

Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili maintains his innocence, claiming police planted drugs on him.

Georgian actor sentenced to 8 years on drug charges

Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili maintains his innocence, claiming police planted drugs on him.

Controversial investigation dropped against Birja Mafia rap duo

The investigation into Birja Mafia duo for MDMA possession has been dropped ‘due to lack of evidence’.

Controversial investigation dropped against Birja Mafia rap duo

The investigation into Birja Mafia duo for MDMA possession has been dropped ‘due to lack of evidence’.