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Datablog | How high? Georgia spends millions online on illegal drugs each year 

Drug users in Georgia spent over $1.5 million dollars online between February and August 2020, according to a new study into the darknet market.

Datablog | How high? Georgia spends millions online on illegal drugs each year 

By Ian Goodrich

Drug users in Georgia spent over $1.5 million dollars online between February and August 2020, according to a new study into the darknet market.

‘Insignificant’ criminal case that led pensioner to take own life dropped 

Nikolai Zakharchenko, an 85-year-old resident of Kabardino-Balkaria, took his own life after a criminal case was brought against him over a wild cannabis bush on his property.

‘Insignificant’ criminal case that led pensioner to take own life dropped 

Nikolai Zakharchenko, an 85-year-old resident of Kabardino-Balkaria, took his own life after a criminal case was brought against him over a wild cannabis bush on his property.

How Georgia enforces its borders: drug trafficking since 2012

 Liberali tried to find out how Georgia is tackling drug trafficking and what has changed since 2012 under the Georgian dream government. 

How Georgia enforces its borders: drug trafficking since 2012

By Liberali

 Liberali tried to find out how Georgia is tackling drug trafficking and what has changed since 2012 under the Georgian dream government. 

Cannabis production bill on hold in Georgia after Church protests

The head of the Church, Patriarch Ilia II, spoke out against producing cannabis in Georgia, warning it would spread drug addiction in the country.

Cannabis production bill on hold in Georgia after Church protests

The head of the Church, Patriarch Ilia II, spoke out against producing cannabis in Georgia, warning it would spread drug addiction in the country.

Georgia may export cannabis

New plans announced by the Interior Ministry would allow licensed entities to produce and export cannabis.

Georgia may export cannabis

New plans announced by the Interior Ministry would allow licensed entities to produce and export cannabis.

Georgian activist detained after smoking cannabis live on air

The Interior Ministry announced new planned restrictions after Giga Makarashvili lit a cannabis joint live on air.

Georgian activist detained after smoking cannabis live on air

The Interior Ministry announced new planned restrictions after Giga Makarashvili lit a cannabis joint live on air.

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.