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SBNON Summarizes Its Work for 2025: Activities of 116 Criminal Drug Groups Disrupted

On January 15, a meeting was held at the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieyev. The agenda included the results of operational activities for the year 2025. According to information provided by the Drug Control Service, 21 special operations were conducted last year, including the use of the "controlled delivery" method for drugs abroad. As a result, 17 drug laboratories were dismantled, 5 of which

16.01.2026, 15:47
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A Bicycle Thief Detained Near a Hypermarket in Bishkek

Employees of the GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Primorsky District detained a suspect in the theft of a bicycle on the spot. The incident occurred on January 16, when around 12:00 a signal was received from a resident of the capital. The man reported that he had left his bicycle at the entrance of a hypermarket on Mahatma Gandhi Street, without using a special lock for its protection. While he was inside the store, someone took advantage of the moment and rode away on his

16.01.2026, 15:42
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In Bishkek, a blogger's car was broken into and a bag with personal documents and $2000 was stolen.

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in a car theft, according to information provided by the department's press service. Citizen D.S. filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department, stating that on January 10, 2026, her car was attacked in the parking lot of one of the parks. An unknown individual broke the right rear window and then stole a bag containing personal documents and an amount of $2000.

16.01.2026, 15:30
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The Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a previously convicted member of an organized crime group on suspicion of fraud amounting to $25,000.

On January 15, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A man approached the police with a complaint against a citizen named Murat. He stated that in November 2023, he handed over $25,000 with the promise of assistance in a legal dispute, but became a victim of deception.

16.01.2026, 15:06
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A fire occurred in a dormitory in Bishkek: A foreign student died

On the morning of January 16, a fire broke out in a three-story dormitory on Khivinskaya Street in Bishkek, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. One firefighting team was dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze. During the evacuation, 38 people were successfully rescued.

16.01.2026, 14:57
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The supplier company did not fulfill the conditions set by the Ministry of Defense for the supply of weapons worth 2.7 million euros, - GKNB

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), one of the supplier companies did not fulfill the terms of the contract with the Ministry of Defense regarding the supply of weapons. As a result of an audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance, damage to the state was established in the amount of 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms, which is equivalent to 2 million 700 thousand euros. During the criminal case and investigative activities, the damage was fully

16.01.2026, 14:51
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In the city of Batken, weapons were seized from citizens in whose homes cases of violence were registered.

In Batken, three firearms were seized from two individuals living in houses where cases of violence had previously been recorded. The press service of the Batken Internal Affairs Department reported that this weapon was legally registered; however, its seizure became a necessary measure to enhance the safety of citizens. This decision was prompted by previous cases of domestic violence that occurred in these houses.

16.01.2026, 14:49
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In Bishkek, the police are conducting an investigation into the fire at the dormitory

In the morning, a fire occurred in a dormitory on Kivinskaya Street in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, leading to the initiation of a preliminary investigation involving the police. This information was received from the press service of the district internal affairs department. The signal about the fire was registered on line 102 at 9:20 AM. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the specified address, where they discovered the body of a 19-year-old foreign national named Y.A.

16.01.2026, 14:06
Dangerous "medications" sold from an apartment: a suspect detained in Bishkek
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Dangerous "medications" sold from an apartment: a suspect detained in Bishkek

Employees of the police in the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek stopped the illegal sale of potent medications. The check was initiated based on information received from the Drug Control Service of the capital's police department, which reported about a woman identified as N., who was engaged in the sale of banned drugs in the area. Based on this fact, the investigative department of the district police initiated a criminal case under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz

16.01.2026, 13:35
22 tons of salt for livestock from Uzbekistan not allowed into Kyrgyzstan
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22 tons of salt for livestock from Uzbekistan not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border in Osh, at the veterinary border control point "Dostuk," a shipment containing 22 tons of salt for livestock arriving from Uzbekistan was detained. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During the inspection conducted by veterinary inspectors, it was found that the shipment did not comply with the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union. In particular, the veterinary documents

16.01.2026, 13:30
A woman has been detained in Bishkek in a case involving the sale of potent drugs.
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A woman has been detained in Bishkek in a case involving the sale of potent drugs.

A woman suspected of illegal sale of potent medications was detained in Bishkek, according to information from the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD). Information about the illegal activities of the woman, known by the pseudonym "N," was received by the Drug Control Service of the GUVD. As a result, the investigative service of the October District Internal Affairs Directorate registered a case and began an investigation.

16.01.2026, 12:58
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, harvested hay caught fire

On January 16, an incident involving the ignition of prepared hay occurred in the village of Чоң-Өрүктү [Chon-Oruktuu], located in the Issyk-Kul district, according to preliminary information. As reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Issyk-Kul region, the first fire brigade left for the scene at 07:01. At 07:50, a second team was dispatched, allowing two firefighting teams to be involved in the efforts to extinguish the fire.

16.01.2026, 12:57
Teacher Beats Student in One of the Schools in Bishkek
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Teacher Beats Student in One of the Schools in Bishkek

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are investigating the incident In Bishkek, at secondary school No. 87, an incident occurred when a teacher hit a student during his answer at the blackboard. A recording of this event became available on social media. According to the Ministry of Education, the incident is under the close supervision of the minister. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has also joined the investigation. The Education Department of the city

16.01.2026, 12:16
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Teacher Strikes Student at School No. 87. The Ministry of Education and the City Hall Responded

An incident occurred at school No. 87, during which a teacher struck a student who was at the blackboard. This event became known thanks to a video that was sent to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by readers. In response to this case, the Ministry of Education, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, promptly launched an investigation to clarify all the details of what happened. The Minister of Education has taken personal control of the incident.

16.01.2026, 12:04
17 people were poisoned by shawarma in Bishkek
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17 people were poisoned by shawarma in Bishkek

Of these, 13 were hospitalized A case of shawarma poisoning has been registered in Bishkek, resulting in 17 people seeking medical assistance. This information was provided by the Ministry of Health. All the victims were taken to the Republican Infectious Clinical Hospital with symptoms of food poisoning. Among them are minors. Four people have already been transferred to outpatient treatment, while 13 remain hospitalized. Their condition is assessed as stable, tests have already been taken,

16.01.2026, 11:42
In Chuy Region, a suspect in murder has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in murder has been detained

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the police received a report about the discovery of a man's body born in 1973 on January 15. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.

16.01.2026, 11:35
Foreigner Dies in Fire in Bishkek
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Foreigner Dies in Fire in Bishkek

A fire occurred in Bishkek, resulting in the death of one citizen from another country, while 38 people were successfully evacuated. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

16.01.2026, 11:26
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The Ministry of Education has started an investigation into the incident involving a teacher at Bishkek School No. 87

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has expressed serious concern regarding the behavior of a teacher during a Kyrgyz language lesson at Bishkek School No. 87. It has been reported that the ministry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has promptly initiated an investigation into all circumstances surrounding this incident.

16.01.2026, 11:20
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A man engaged in illegal hunting was detained in Leilek.

Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs detained a 42-year-old man living in the village of Katran, who was engaged in illegal hunting in the mountains located east of the village of Özgörüş. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region.

16.01.2026, 10:57
In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.
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In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.

In the Alamudun district, during the consumption of alcoholic beverages, a conflict occurred between the homeowner and his acquaintances, as a result of which the homeowner, citizen Sh.A., born in 1973, died. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the incident was recorded on January 15, 2026, at approximately 14:43. The Alamudun district police received a report that a body without signs of life was found in the village of Tash-Döbö.

16.01.2026, 10:32
A Major Loan Shark and Owner of a Pawnshop Chain Arrested
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A Major Loan Shark and Owner of a Pawnshop Chain Arrested

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a well-known loan shark and owner of a chain of pawnshops. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the SCNS, the detainee is S.M.A., who, seeking profit, engaged in illegal pawnshop and loan shark activities in Bishkek, profiting at the expense of citizens in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 10:14
The State National Security Committee thwarted an illegal loan scheme and detained the owner of pawnshops.
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The State National Security Committee thwarted an illegal loan scheme and detained the owner of pawnshops.

The operatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) stopped the actions of S.M.A., who, as it became known, was issuing loans to residents of Bishkek under extremely unfavorable conditions. The interest rates on his loans were so high that borrowers found themselves in debt dependency and lost the ability to repay the money. During the investigation, it was revealed that S.M.A. used overdue loans as a pretext for the illegal seizure of his clients' property, including

16.01.2026, 10:04
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a car theft from a parking lot has been detained

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek detained a 30-year-old man suspected of car theft. This information was confirmed by the press service of the department. A resident of the capital, known as D.S., reported to the police with a statement. She told them that on January 10, at one of the parking lots in Bishkek, an unknown person broke the right rear window of her car and stole a bag containing personal documents and an amount of $2,000. After the

16.01.2026, 10:00
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Black Smoke. The Hotel Owner in Bishkek Fined 28,000 Som

On January 14, information appeared on Facebook about black smoke observed at the intersection of Ogonbaeva and Almatinskaya streets in the Sverdlovsk district of the capital. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision promptly responded to this report. Inspectors from the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service immediately went to the scene and found that the source of the smoke was not in the "Mustafa" café, as initially

16.01.2026, 09:51
In the districts of Bishkek, there will be no water on January 20.
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In the districts of Bishkek, there will be no water on January 20.

The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office reported a planned shutdown of drinking water in some areas of the city on January 20 from 09:00 to 02:00. During this time, water supply will be temporarily suspended for residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social objects. The shutdown zones include:

16.01.2026, 09:48
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The head of the Traffic Police of the Naryn region, detained by the State Committee for National Security, has been sentenced.

The sentence for the head of the Road Traffic Safety Department of the Naryn region, who was detained by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), has been issued. According to information from the GKNB provided in October 2025, the department head was detained by representatives of the GKNB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Internal Investigations Service on suspicion of fraud under Article 209, Part 4, Clause 4 of the Criminal Code.

16.01.2026, 09:33
A major moneylender and owner of a pawnshop chain was detained in Bishkek
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A major moneylender and owner of a pawnshop chain was detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the illegal business of S.M.A., who owned a chain of pawnshops and engaged in usury, was stopped, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency's information, S.M.A. exploited the financial difficulties of citizens to carry out his criminal activities, extracting illegal profits. He provided loans under extremely unfavorable conditions, which put clients in dependency and limited their ability to fulfill financial

16.01.2026, 09:29
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In a fire at a Bishkek dormitory, a foreigner died, 38 people were evacuated

Today, a fire broke out in a three-story dormitory in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. The fire was completely extinguished by 10:20. According to information provided by the Emergency Situations Department of the capital, one firefighting crew and a command post were involved in extinguishing the fire. During the inspection of the scene, rescuers found the body of a foreigner born in 2004. During the rescue operation, 38 people were evacuated, and the area of the fire was about 20 square

16.01.2026, 09:17
The State Committee for National Security detained the owner of a pawnshop chain and displayed the collateral of clients.
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The State Committee for National Security detained the owner of a pawnshop chain and displayed the collateral of clients.

The detained suspect. Photo by the State National Security Committee. According to the press center of the State National Security Committee, law enforcement agencies detained S. M. A. in connection with his suspected illegal activities related to the pawnshop. According to the agency's data, he was conducting "illegal pawnshop and usury activities," profiting from citizens who found themselves in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 09:07
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In one of the cafes in Bishkek, more than ten people were poisoned - State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance

In Bishkek, there was a mass poisoning after visiting the fast food restaurant "Daamduu." According to the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, on January 15, 12 people sought medical attention at the Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital with symptoms of food poisoning. After conducting an inspection, the staff of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance identified violations, for which the café was fined 36,000 soms and closed until the issues are

16.01.2026, 07:15
In Bishkek, a car vandal with a pistol was detained
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In Bishkek, a car vandal with a pistol was detained

A man who threatened with a gun during a road conflict was detained In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man was detained who displayed aggression using a firearm during a road dispute. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district.

15.01.2026, 20:26
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Deputy Head of Alai District Police Department Reported for Duty in a State of Alcohol Intoxication — An Investigation Has Been Launched

On December 18, 2025, it became known that the deputy head of personnel of the Alai District Department of Internal Affairs came to work in a state of alcohol intoxication. According to available information, his condition was checked that day, and a medical examination confirmed the fact of intoxication. Doctors concluded that there was acute alcohol intoxication.

15.01.2026, 19:54
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An OVD officer from the Jayil district is accused of extorting a large sum of money

A investigator from the Department of Internal Affairs of the Jayil District in the Chuy Region has become a suspect in extortion of a bribe, according to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). On January 13, as part of a pre-trial investigation under Article 343 "Extortion of a Bribe" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, Captain of Police J. A. J. was detained. According to law enforcement agencies, he

15.01.2026, 17:56
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In Thailand, a construction crane collapsed onto cars on the highway

On January 15, an incident occurred in Thailand, near the capital, involving the collapse of a construction crane onto a busy highway. According to Euronews, this event took place during the operation of special machinery that was working on the construction of an elevated highway on Rama-2 Road in Samut Sakhon Province. The crane fell directly onto the roadway, crushing several cars under heavy metal structures. Preliminary reports indicate that one person has died, although official

15.01.2026, 17:44
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In the Leilek District, parents of teenagers found in unauthorized places were fined

In the Leilek district, in the city of Razakov, employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region conducted inspections at locations where minors are prohibited from being. As a result of these inspections, nine teenagers were found in places that posed a danger to their health, which could negatively affect their physical, intellectual, and psychological development. It is known that two of them do not attend educational institutions. Fines totaling 9,000 soms were imposed on

15.01.2026, 17:11