A break-in at a small food store in Yekaterinburg involved theft of 20kg of butter, highlighting rising prices and inflation in Russia. The incident at Dairy Place is part of a trend of butter thefts due to the product’s scarcity and high cost, with food prices in general increasing by 10%–40% annually. In response to inflation rates of 8.5% in October, the central bank raised interest rates to 21%, but ongoing price growth, especially in dairy products and vegetables, continues to impact consumers.
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About 4.7kg of heroin among drugs seized from car at Woodlands Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for attempting to smuggle approximately 4.7kg of heroin at Woodlands Checkpoint on April 16. Officers noticed suspicious behavior from the passenger of a Malaysian-registered car, leading to the discovery of various controlled drugs, including cannabis and Ice, with a combined estimated value of over S$845,500. The man also had additional drugs seized from his residence, and serious legal consequences await those found guilty of drug trafficking in Singapore....
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