Turkmenistan Cracks Down on Nas Sales, Causing Widespread Shortages

Turkmen authorities have initiated a crackdown on the sale of 'nas', a form of smokeless tobacco, leading to arrests and significant shortages. Residents report that nas vendors are closing shops, forcing consumers to travel to rural areas to find the product. This follows a similar, unexplained shortage of cigarettes last month.

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