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Russia: Deciphering Covert “Bath Salt” Drug Advertisements

Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Russia, Digital Activism, Health, Humanitarian Response

LJ-user re3 writes [1] [ru] about covert drug graffiti (e.g. “Aromatic salt – call center 24 hours”). Graffiti look like regular guerrilla ads air sprayed on the building walls. They, however, advertise fast delivery of the so called “Bath Salt” [2] drug. The blogger claims whole Urals region is filled with such ads, some of which, might be seen even in centers of the major cities.