Four minors from Minsk arrested in Mogilev region for drug trafficking Watch on Telegram
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18 Aug 2026
13:30

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Four minors from Minsk arrested in Mogilev region for drug trafficking

Employees of the drug control department in the Mogilev region, supported by OMON, detained four minors from Minsk aged 14, 15, 17, and 18. It was established that the teenagers worked as couriers for an online store selling prohibited substances. They packaged the drugs into small batches and distributed them via dead drops in the capital. Hashish was seized from the suspects and in hidden locations. The suspects found the job offer online. A criminal case has been opened. The detainees face up to 20 years in prison. Criminal liability for such crimes begins at the age of 14. Parents are urged to monitor their children, pay attention to their hobbies and social circles, including online activity. Unexplained money, gadgets, or valuable items, as well as secretive messaging, should prompt a serious conversation. Anyone with information about a crime is urged to report it to the police immediately.

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