Authorities have moved against merchants selling drugs over the internet. The Interior Ministry says it blocked 78 online drug shops during the first nine months of 2026. The action forms part of a wider crackdown on digital channels used to move controlled substances. Such shops typically advertise to buyers through social networks and messaging apps before their sites get flagged. Once a platform is identified, internet providers are ordered to cut off access to it inside the country. No further details about enforcement steps were immediately available. The ministry's figures indicate the takedowns have been steady throughout the period.