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With "cat litter" in the luggage. An Israeli, caught with 15 kg of drugs at Chisinau Airport

An Israeli citizen has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being caught with about 15 kg of drugs at Chisinau Airport. The incident occurred in December 2023, when the man arrived in Chisinau from Amsterdam.

During a luggage inspection, law enforcement officers discovered several cardboard boxes containing yellow-brown crystals. When questioned, the defendant claimed he was transporting "cat litter."

However, an examination conducted by PCCOCS prosecutors revealed that the substances were synthetic drugs of the MDMA type, which pose serious health risks.

As part of the sentence, the defendant is to be deported to Israel.

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Government to announce compensation program for businesses next week
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Government to announce compensation program for businesses next week

The possibility of transferring certain activities from the production process to nighttime, to help limit energy consumption during peak hours, was examined during a meeting at the Government with representatives of the business community.

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Government Crisis Cell starts its activity
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Government Crisis Cell starts its activity

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Deputies about the national defense strategy of the Republic of Moldova for 2024-2034
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