Region of Khabarovsk tops overall drug ranking
In a concerning development, the Far East region of Russia reported the highest number of drug-related illnesses in 2024, according to a report published by the Russian news agency "Khabarovsk Krai Today." The region saw 19.6 cases per 100,000 population, a figure that surpassed all other Russian regions.
The report, which was also cited by RIA Novosti, did not specify the types of drugs involved in the trafficking activities. It also did not provide any details on the impact of these activities on local communities or the number of arrests or seizures of drugs.
The governor of Khabarovsk Krai, the region with the highest drug addiction in Russia in 2024, is Mikhail Degtyarev. The report did not mention any specific cities or towns where the drug trafficking activities were most prevalent.
The Novosibirsk region ranked second in Russia for drug-related illnesses in 2024, with 18.4 newly identified drug users per 100,000 population. The Sverdlovsk region ranked third, with 17.7 primary cases of drug addiction.
Despite the alarming increase in drug-related illnesses, the report did not specify any law enforcement actions taken to combat the rise in drug trafficking activities in the Far East region. Neither did it mention any efforts by the Russian government to address the issue.
The Russian Ministry of Health reported these figures, but the report did not provide any information on the recovery rates or treatment options for these cases. It also did not provide any projections for future drug trafficking activities in the Far East region.
The report's focus was on the incidence of drug-related illnesses in Russian regions, shedding light on a growing problem that requires immediate attention and action.
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