Over 900 criminal files related to drug trafficking; Moldovan interior minister says ministry proposes draft to tighten penalties for narcotic substances' trafficking
Moldpres,
26 November 2025 18:10
Over 900 criminal cases related to drug trafficking have been registered since the beginning of the year 2025. The Interior Ministry (MAI), jointly with the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), has proposed a draft to toughen penalties for this type of offenses.Interior Ministe...
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