Cheese is starting to become a big stink in the country of Russia.

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Illicit cheese has been discovered in Russia and suspects have been rounded up, according to a new report by The New York Times. Yes, you read that right. The Interior Ministry police reported that they had busted up a "cheese ring" worth an estimated $30 million.

President Vladimir Putin had put bans on dairy products from Western nations, including the United States. The cheese discovered was made with Western rennet, which contains enzymes for the purpose of the development of cheese.

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The "gang" sold their cheese to markets throughout Moscow, St. Petersburg and surrounding areas in Russia.

Six people accused of fraud have been arrested. Russian police investigated 17 different sites.

According to The New York Times, this raid was for the purpose of persuading citizens to respect the new laws.

As expected, many Twitter users were amused by the cheese raid and took to their accounts to post humorous musings. Here are some highlights:

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