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Recent efforts by Ukrainian authorities have significantly disrupted drug trafficking operations within the country. Law enforcement agencies have uncovered and dismantled numerous smuggling networks, including one that was trafficking cocaine valued at 70 million hryvnias from Southern Europe. Major figures involved in these operations have been detained, illustrating the intensity of these enterprises. In Odesa, a drug dealer was caught with cocaine worth $52,000, highlighting the reach of European-sourced drugs in Ukraine. The "Rubicon" operation further seized drugs worth millions on the black market. Such efforts, including the closure of interregional distribution channels, signify Ukraine's commitment to fighting drug trade, exposing over 400 individuals and identifying numerous suspects. The battle against drug smuggling at the Romanian border and other regions underscores the ongoing measures to curb narcotics flooding the market.
What are the recent law enforcement achievements in tackling drug trafficking in Ukraine?
Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine have made significant strides by dismantling smuggling networks, apprehending drug dealers, and seizing drugs worth millions. These actions help hinder the influx of illicit drugs across the country.
How was the cocaine import scheme from Southern Europe to Ukraine uncovered?
The State Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) led operations that successfully identified and dismantled international smuggling rings transporting cocaine and other narcotics into the country, effectively stopping the distribution chain and detaining key operatives.
What role did the "Rubicon" operation play in combating drug crimes in Ukraine?
Operation "Rubicon" was a pivotal law enforcement initiative that resulted in the seizure of drugs worth millions on the black market. It also played a crucial role in exposing hundreds of individuals involved in illegal narcotics distribution across the nation.
Can you provide an example of drugs being trafficked from EU countries to Ukraine?
In Odesa, law enforcement intercepted a drug dealer attempting to smuggle cocaine from EU countries. This incident is just one of many illustrating the active trafficking routes from Europe into Ukraine, contributing to the local drug problem.
How has the use of innovative trafficking methods been addressed by authorities in Ukraine?
Authorities in Ukraine have successfully intercepted various innovative trafficking methods, including drugs disguised as souvenirs and electronic smoking devices. These methods have been targeted in special operations resulting in significant seizures and arrests.
What are some examples of international collaboration in anti-drug operations involving Ukraine?
International collaboration in Ukraine's anti-drug efforts includes joint operations like those between Ukraine and Ecuador, targeting global drug syndicates and disrupting their operations, thereby enhancing the global war on drugs.
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Court remands two more service members in custody over suspected planting of drugs on Shyrshyn The court remanded in custody the other two service members suspected of planting drugs in the car of Oleksandr Shyrshyn, former battalion commander of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura." The previous day, the court arrested another suspect, service member Telman Aliiev. 5 018 16 Previously in trend: Drugs were planted on Shyrshyn
Zelenskyy has "ultimately become president of cops, venal prosecutors and corrupt SSU officers," – Shabunin President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears responsibility for the return of "repressive practices from the Yanukovych era", particularly in the case involving the planted drugs linked to Oleksandr Shyrshyn, the former commander of the 47th SMB. 12 918 89 Previously in trend: Drugs were planted on Shyrshyn
Shyrshyn on his detention: "I don’t have that many enemies, but this is a ’paid piece’" The former commander of the 47th Mechanised Brigade, Oleksandr Shyrshyn, described his arrest as a "paid piece" and stated that he was prepared to defend his position. 7 361 31 Previously in trend: Drugs were planted on Shyrshyn
International special operation: police forces from Ukraine, Albania and Kazakhstan have dismantled network of recruitment call centres operated by ’Khimprom’ drug cartel. PHOTOS A large-scale special operation spanning two continents was carried out by the police forces of three countries – Ukraine, Albania and Kazakhstan. In coordination with Interpol and the DEA (USA), the ‘Khimprom’ network of recruitment call centres was dismantled. In effect, this was the... 5 246 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade
"I was being followed, and police were given clear tip-off," Shyrshyn recounts how drugs were planted on him Oleksandr Shyrshyn, the former commander of the 47th Mechanised Brigade, said that he had been under surveillance prior to his arrest on charges of possession of planted drugs. 11 887 56 Previously in trend: Drugs were planted on Shyrshyn
16th Army Corps on former 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade battalion commander Shyrshyn’s vehicle being stopped: internal investigation and review of detention circumstances to be conducted The 16th Army Corps has stated that it is closely monitoring developments surrounding the former battalion commander and current staff officer of the 16th Army Corps, Oleksandr Shyrshyn. 88 487 26 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release Drugs were planted on Shyrshyn
Former commander of 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade battalion Shyrshyn, who criticised command over losses, says drugs were planted on him Oleksandr Shyrshyn, the former commander of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said that drugs had been planted in his car. 12 975 76 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release
42 drug laboratories have been dismantled and psychotropic substances worth 540 million hryvnias have been seized: international special operation "RUBICON" has been completed. VIDEO&PHOTOS A large-scale international special operation, ‘RUBICON’, aimed at dismantling a transnational network involved in the industrial production and distribution of drugs and psychotropic substances, has been completed. 2 696 24 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution Elimination of drug trade
Cocaine worth 70 million hryvnias seized: SSU uncovers international drug syndicate. PHOTOS An international smuggling ring trafficking hard drugs from southern Europe into Ukraine has been uncovered, and the group’s activities have been dismantled. 1 775 13 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Supplied from EU: a drug dealer was arrested in Odesa with kilogram of cocaine worth $52,000. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking network operating in Ukraine. In Odesa, a 41-year-old local resident was caught red-handed after organising the smuggling of cocaine from European Union countries. 1 390 9 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Scandal at "Skelia" is blow to mobilisation, - Onistrat. VIDEO The situation surrounding the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" is affecting the country’s overall defence capability, as people who, for whatever reason, have so far avoided mobilisation will now continue to evade it, using the media scandal as a pretext. 6 392 76 Previously in trend: Death of the soldiers of the Skelia regiment
"From legal point of view, there are no drug-dependent people in Skelia": regiment on information about 2,000 ill fighters The information about two thousand drug-dependent servicemen in the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" is untrue. Military rights commissioner Olha Reshetylova had earlier reported this. 6 321 42 Previously in trend: Death of the soldiers of the Skelia regiment
Second phase of "Rubicon" anti-drug operation: over 400 individuals implicated, 146 suspects identified, drugs worth 70 million hryvnias seized. PHOTOS As part of the second phase of the ‘Rubicon’ special operation, drugs worth almost 70 million hryvnias on the black market were seized. 3 869 20 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Almost 1.7 kg of dangerous PVP: psychotropic drug smuggling exposed at Romanian border. PHOTOS At the Ukrainian-Romanian border, law enforcement officers prevented a large consignment of the highly dangerous psychotropic substance PVP from being smuggled into Ukraine. 986 1 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
Interregional cocaine distribution channel shut down: "goods" worth UAH 8 million seized. PHOTOS In Kyiv, law enforcement officers successfully shut down a large-scale cocaine supply channel from other regions of Ukraine. According to the pre-trial investigation, the organizer of the scheme turned out to be an active member of the notorious Kryvyi Rih "Dvadtsiativski" drug gang. 1 355 17 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Many people have said that Zelenskyy used drugs at various clubs, - Mendel The president's former spokesperson, Yulia Mendel, called it an "open secret" that Zelenskyy allegedly uses drugs. 8 063 63 Previously in trend: Mendel on Zelenskyy
U420 network was one of "operations" of "Khimprom" drug gang, - National Police One of the operations of the "Khimprom" group was the U420 network. The stores were registered under 145 different sole proprietorships, each of which performed a specific function. 7 185 23 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
Law enforcement officers tried several times to request extradition of leader of "Khimprom", - National Police Law enforcement officials have attempted on several occasions to seek the extradition of the leader of the "Khimprom" drug cartel. 6 690 17 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
Drug syndicate "Khimprom": law enforcement officers seized products worth over UAH 75 million. VIDEO&PHOTOS Police provided details about the activities of the criminal organization "Khimprom," which was involved in drug trafficking, violent crimes, and fraud. 5 013 27 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
U420 chain, which sold drugs disguised as souvenirs, has been shut down. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers carried out searches at the U420 chain of shops, which were selling drugs disguised as souvenirs. 4 681 22 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
Drug trafficking via vapes uncovered in Ukraine – products worth 17.4 million hryvnias seized. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, an organised group has been exposed that had established a transnational drug supply chain from one of the EU countries and was distributing the drugs throughout Ukraine in the form of electronic smoking devices. 2 239 8 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Drug trafficking and smuggling across Tysa: case against organized group sent to court. PHOTOS Prosecutors from the Zakarpattia Regional Prosecutor’s Office have sent to court an indictment against 12 members of an organized group exposed in October 2025. 799 1 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution Elimination of drug trade
Cocaine worth 2 million hryvnias: criminals suspected of drug trafficking detained in Lviv. PHOTOS In Lviv, police detained criminals suspected of distributing large quantities of drugs and psychotropic substances. 2 294 44 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs
US and Ecuador have launched joint military operation against drug cartels. VIDEO The armed forces of Ecuador and the United States have launched joint operations against organisations recognised as terrorist in Ecuador. 5 457 9
Criminal group that manufactured psychotropic substances with monthly "turnover" of over 70 million hryvnias has been neutralised. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have neutralised a criminal group that had established a channel for smuggling heavy psychotropic drugs into Ukraine. As a result of joint operations in Poltava, the organiser and four of his accomplices were detained. 3 120 20 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Young child poisoned by drugs: mother to be tried in Kyiv for failure to fulfil her duties. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a 4-year-old boy was poisoned by drugs found on the floor. His 22-year-old mother, a drug addict, left the child unattended. 2 937 4
National Police detain gang members and seize drugs worth 5 million hryvnias. VIDEO+PHOTOS The National Police detained members of a drug trafficking group and seized drugs worth 5 million hryvnias. 2 380 6 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
International cocaine supply channel blocked in Zakarpattia: drugs worth million dollars seized. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, police officers blocked an international cocaine supply channel. 2 409 11 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Foreign national was detained in Kyiv with 4 kg of cocaine worth 35 million hryvnias. VIDEO In Kyiv, law enforcement officers detained a foreign citizen who was transporting a large batch of drugs for further sale. 4 535 33
State Bureau of Investigation has dismantled transnational cocaine supply channel to Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, uncovered and dismantled a transnational cocaine supply channel from European countries to Ukraine. 2 740 17 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade
Cannabis worth 2 million hryvnias seized: law enforcement officers detained drug dealer in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS Police officers from Police Station No. 6 and the Kamianske District Police Department exposed a 26-year-old offender. During a sanctioned search, more than 8.5 kilograms of chopped and dried cannabis worth almost 2 million hryvnias were seized from the man. The seized evidence was sent for... 1 167 9 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
SSU and National Police exposed 12 members of drug syndicate that traded in heavy psychotropic drugs in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralised an organised criminal group that was engaged in the sale of drugs and heavy psychotropics throughout Ukraine. 1 290 4 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs
Marines from 810th Brigade of Russian Army conduct "educational" work with fellow soldier: "Where did you screw up, bitch? I’m going to piss on you right now, you fag#ot in tights". VIDEO A video has been published online showing the occupiers from the 810th Separate Marine Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces beating an accomplice with the call sign "Buryi" and threatening to kill him. 10 278 21 Previously in trend: Order in Russian army
In Mykolaiv region, State Bureau of Investigation exposed prison employee who was working as "drug courier". PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the SSU and the leadership of the SPS, uncovered and blocked a drug trafficking channel in the Kazankivska Correctional Colony No. 93 in Mykolaiv region, involving an employee of the institution. 1 071 2 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs
Drug-addicted occupiers "relax" with colander on their heads and bowl in their hands. VIDEO 18+ Soldiers of the 31st motorised rifle regiment of the 67th motorised rifle division of the Russian Armed Forces were caught on video in a state of obvious drug intoxication. 17 540 26 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
National Police dismantled group that supplied drugs to Kyiv pre-trial detention centre. PHOTOS The defendants are four residents of Kyiv and the region, aged 30 to 49. In addition to the pre-trial detention centre, the dealers sold drugs in the capital by means of bookmarks. 1 520 4 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution Elimination of drug trade
Drug-addicted occupier blows himself up in his trench: "F#cking drug-addict. He got high, idiot. And then he started gnawing grenade". VIDEO A video was posted online showing Russians examining and preparing to help their accomplice. 14 912 30 Previously in trend: Order in Russian army
Female detainee involved employee of Rivne pre-trial detention centre in drug trafficking. She paid him with intimate photos, - SBI. PHOTOS A drug trafficking scheme was exposed in the Rivne pre-trial detention centre. The key role was played by an employee of the institution who was in a romantic relationship with a prisoner. 8 314 39 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs
Large-scale operation to dismantle drug trafficking networks in Ukraine: 67 suspects detained, over 17 million doses of drugs seized. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers conducted 230 searches across 15 regions of Ukraine and exposed an interregional criminal organization consisting of 67 members involved in the production and distribution of psychotropic substances. Narcotics worth over 2 billion UAH were seized. 4 900 39 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution Elimination of drug trade
National Police conduct large-scale operation to dismantle drug networks: 66 dealers detained along with ringleader operating across 15 regions. VIDEO+PHOTOS The police exposed an organised group whose members manufactured and supplied psychotropic substances alpha-PVP, amphetamine and mephedrone to all regions of the country. The police detained 66 dealers led by the organiser. 3 755 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade
National Police are conducting more than 200 searches as part of special operation to dismantle drug business in Ukraine. PHOTOS In Ukraine, law enforcement officers have launched more than 200 searches as part of a special operation to dismantle drug business. 4 419 27 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade
Cocaine smuggling from Honduras worth UAH 8 million per month: Criminal group detained – National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS Members of a criminal group involved in monthly cocaine shipments have been exposed. The group was receiving up to 30 drug-containing parcels each month. The trafficking route spanned three continents: from Honduras in North America to Panama in South America, and then on to Ukraine. The senders... 3 574 19 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution
Two-stage special operation of National Police: criminal organisation that sold raw materials for amphetamine and withdrew over UAH 200 million from Ukraine is liquidated. PHOTOS The National Police conducted a two-stage special operation to eliminate a criminal organisation that was laundering millions in profits through the bank accounts of thousands of straw persons. 1 780 19
They traded hard drugs in different countries of world: SSU detains heads of international drug syndicate in Ukraine. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police neutralised an international criminal organisation involved in the manufacture, smuggling and sale of drugs in Ukraine and abroad. 4 108 12
Cocaine instead of ground coffee: Smuggling channel of drugs from EU to Ukraine is blocked - National Police. PHOTOS Law enforcers jointly with investigators of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the State Customs Service of Ukraine in Lviv region blocked the illegal activities of a criminal drug group whose members set up a scheme to smuggle cocaine from the EU to Ukraine. The offenders disguised... 4 084 33
Police exposed transnational drug gang that manufactured and sold methadone to Ukraine and European Union. PHOTOS The Department for Combating Drug Crimes of the Criminal Police, together with colleagues from the Republic of Poland, uncovered a transnational group of drug traffickers who manufactured and sold methadone to Ukraine and the European Union. 2 658 14
Drug syndicate producing up to 100 kg of heavy psychotropics per month was neutralized: 10 members detained, 44 searches conducted - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police neutralised an international criminal organisation that manufactured and sold wholesale consignments of hard drugs and psychotropics. 3 690 24
Over tonne of heroin was destroyed in Lviv region - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A court decision in Lviv region resulted in the destruction of more than a tonne of heroin being smuggled from Pakistan to the EU. 3 825 20
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