13 November 2025

Anti-drug measures strengthened in Belarus

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 394 on 13 November to introduce adjustments to Decree No. 269 of 29 August 2023 “On Measures to Counter Unauthorized Payment Operations”, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The document is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of combating the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their precursors, and analogues.

According to the decree, the National Bank will organize informational cooperation between law enforcement agencies and payment service providers for the exchange of information on payment transactions related to illicit drug trafficking.

The processing and transfer of information about such transactions will be carried out via the National Bank's automated incident processing system.

The Investigative Committee and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are granted the authority to suspend debit transactions linked to illicit drug trafficking for up to 10 days, provided they have relevant information.

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