Kindergarten Drug Lab: Bishkek Bust Uncovers 25 Million Som Operation

A drug lab hidden in a Bishkek kindergarten has been uncovered by authorities. The operation, using the cover of a private kindergarten called "Rastishka ABC," yielded 19 marijuana plants, a quantity of hashish, and drug-growing equipment. The estimated street value of the seized narcotics is a staggering 25 million soms. Five individuals, all related, have been apprehended and are suspected of distributing hashish via the internet. "This is a significant blow to the drug trade in our city," stated a law enforcement official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The investigation is ongoing, with the authorities committed to dismantling the entire network.