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The GTS identified nearly 9,800 offenses and seized over 830 kg of drugs
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The GTS identified nearly 9,800 offenses and seized over 830 kg of drugs

In 2025, the State Customs Service registered 9,792 cases of violations and crimes related to customs legislation. The total amount of additional revenue to the state budget exceeded 1 billion 566 million soms, which is almost double the figures from the previous year. In particular, record results were achieved in the fight against drug trafficking: over 830 kg of narcotic substances and more than 22 tons of precursors were seized and destroyed.

30.01.2026, 15:50
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of jewelry thefts has been detained

On January 30 in Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in several thefts. A report of the crime was received by the police from the owner of a jewelry boutique located in one of the shopping centers. The woman stated that on January 14, around 1:20 PM, a gold ring worth 14,000 soms went missing from the store. This incident was registered under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which provides for

30.01.2026, 15:08
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Man Decided to Scare Suspect with a Gun to Change Testimony Against His Wife

On January 30, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of a man suspected of hooliganism and threats in connection with a pre-trial investigation. A resident of the capital named A.I. filed a complaint with the police, stating that on December 19, 2025, he was beaten and threatened with a gun by strangers.

30.01.2026, 15:05
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At the Tajik-Afghan border, RT security forces eliminated three smugglers

An armed clash with smugglers occurred again on the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. According to the Border Troops of the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan, the incident took place on January 29 at around 19:30, when five Afghan citizens illegally crossed the border near the border post "Bakhork" in Shamsiddin Shohin. The agency noted that the route of the violators was established, after which the border guards attempted to detain them.

30.01.2026, 14:46
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In Russia, Ekaterina Bivol was sentenced to 60 hours of mandatory work

On January 29, the Lenin District Court in St. Petersburg made a decision in the case of Ekaterina Bivol, as reported by the press service of the Unified Press Service of the city's courts. The court found her guilty under the article of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Russian Federation concerning "Incitement of hatred or enmity, as well as humiliation of human dignity," and imposed a penalty of 60 hours of community service.

30.01.2026, 14:45
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A fire broke out at the "Bayat" market

On the evening of January 29, an incident involving a fire occurred at the "Bayat" market, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Four fire units and an operational headquarters were working at the scene. The fire was managed to be localized.

30.01.2026, 14:37
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11-year-old Nagima Zhusubekova left school, got on a bus, and went missing

In Bishkek, Nagima Ilichbekovna Jusubekova, born in 2014, is being sought, reports the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. On January 29, her mother contacted law enforcement. According to her, the girl left school No. 94, located in the Dordoy residential area, and got on a bus around noon. Since that moment, her whereabouts are unknown.

30.01.2026, 14:21
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Woman Accuses Husband of Domestic Violence. Man Detained

The press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate reported the detention of a man suspected of making threats and insults towards his wife. A report was received by the police from a woman born in 1995, residing at the address Zh.k.N. She requested the law enforcement authorities to intervene in the situation with her husband, who, according to her, caused her physical pain, used obscene language, and threatened her.

30.01.2026, 13:49
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Missing 11-Year-Old Nagima Zhusubekova Found in Dordoi Residential Area

According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs, Nagima Zhusubekova, born in 2014, was found on January 30. The girl went missing on January 29. On the day of her disappearance, around 1 PM, she left school No. 94 in the Dordoy residential area and got on a bus, after which contact with her was lost.

30.01.2026, 13:46
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Missing schoolgirl found in Bishkek

The circumstances of the girl's disappearance are being investigated by the police In Bishkek, an 11-year-old schoolgirl who went missing the day before has been found. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. As previously reported by law enforcement agencies, the girl disappeared after leaving her educational institution. Her mother contacted the police, stating that her daughter got on a bus and left in an unknown direction. After the

30.01.2026, 13:46
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In the Kemin District, a murder occurred in a sheepfold

On January 30, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in a murder that occurred in the Kemin District. According to information received by the police on January 29, an incident took place in the village of Bordu, resulting in the death of a man born in 1977. A investigative group from the Kemin District Internal Affairs Department arrived at the scene and discovered a body with stab wounds.

30.01.2026, 13:15
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In Bishkek, the husband of a detainee in a drug case threatened a witness

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man was detained who, according to investigation information, threatened a witness using an object resembling a pistol. The threat involved a demand to change the testimony that had been given earlier. According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, a citizen named A.I. reached out to the police for help. He reported that on December 19, 2025, a group of unknown individuals attacked him, inflicting bodily harm and threatening him with a weapon.

30.01.2026, 12:42
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Toy "Gangster" and His Partner: A Couple Steals Goods from a Toy Store

A video is actively being discussed on social media, showing a man dressed in a black leather cloak who "skillfully" steals a toy gun from a shelf while his companion deftly packs toys and other goods into a bag. The situation looks as if the couple decided to create a parody of crime films, but in reality, they are robbing a store. According to the store owners, the "tourists" acted very quickly and confidently, leaving the staff completely bewildered. Now the entrepreneurs

30.01.2026, 12:40
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Missing 12-Year-Old Schoolgirl Found in Bishkek

On January 30, a 12-year-old girl, J.N., a student of school No. 94, was found in the Lenin district of Bishkek after going missing on January 29. According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk district police, the girl was discovered safe and sound. According to information, J.N. left the educational institution around 1:00 PM and disappeared after getting on public transport. Her whereabouts became unknown after that moment.

30.01.2026, 12:11
"Forcing to change testimony while brandishing a 'weapon': resident of Bishkek detained"
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"Forcing to change testimony while brandishing a 'weapon': resident of Bishkek detained"

In the Leninsky District Police Department of the capital, N.A., born in 1997, was detained. According to the investigation, he threatened a witness and demanded that he change his testimony in a case involving the illegal circulation of potent substances, as reported by the capital's police department. Previously, a citizen A.I. reported to the police that on December 19, 2025, he was beaten by unknown individuals and threatened with an object resembling a firearm. The investigation

30.01.2026, 11:53
A taxi driver hit a schoolboy in the capital's residential area "Kok-Zhar" and fled the scene of the accident.
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A taxi driver hit a schoolboy in the capital's residential area "Kok-Zhar" and fled the scene of the accident.

On January 29, an incident involving a taxi driver and a schoolboy occurred in the capital's residential area 'Kok-Zhar'. According to eyewitnesses, the taxi driver hit the child and immediately left the scene of the accident. Photo from social media According to available information, the schoolboy was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing when the green traffic light was on. At that moment, a Hyundai Sonata sped by, ignoring the red light, and struck the boy. Despite the

30.01.2026, 11:32
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Raid in Bishkek: One Ton of Illegal Fuel Seized and Fines Imposed

A new raid aimed at curbing illegal trade in fuel and lubricants took place in Bishkek. Inspections were conducted on Profsoyuznaya, Mahatma Gandhi streets, and in the area of the bypass road, as reported by the administration of the Pervomaisky district. Representatives from various services participated in the event: the akimat, the Tax Service, the municipal inspection, the patrol service, and the MTU.

30.01.2026, 09:54
Attention! Missing Minor Nagima Zhusubekova
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Attention! Missing Minor Nagima Zhusubekova

On January 29, the Sverdlovsky district police department in Bishkek received a request from a citizen, Ы.А., who asked for help in searching for her daughter — Nagima Ilichbekovna Zhusubekova, born in 2014. It became known that on January 29, around 1:00 PM, the girl left school No. 94, located in the "Dordoy" residential area, got on a bus, and then disappeared.

30.01.2026, 09:22