Dagestan Raid: 38 Underground Mining Farms Exposed

Regional sources confirm that at least 38 cases of illegal mining installations were uncovered in Dagestan during 2024. Official data indicates total damages exceeding RUB 210 million, with over 600 specialized devices seized. Journalists from “Komsomolskaya Pravda” corroborated the scale of these covert operations, underscoring the region’s growing concern.

Local power providers note that many such farms masqueraded as warehouse facilities, consuming subsidized household electricity around the clock. The heavy load often triggered power interruptions for law-abiding residents. Over 70 police officers and technical specialists took part in the sting, making it one of the largest raids in the North Caucasus in the past two years.

Experts insist on stricter oversight and clear legal frameworks to halt the expansion of “gray” mining. Proposals include targeted checks on major energy consumers and imposing fines that surpass the clandestine profits of these secretive outfits.