“Since the beginning of October alone, 54 drug-related crimes have been revealed across the country, including 29 cases of drug trafficking, seven cases of possession in especially large quantities, three cases of smuggling and seven cases of cultivation of drug-containing plants. The total volume of drugs seized exceeds 250 kg. This includes 214 kg of marijuana, 5 kg of hashish and 31 kg of synthetic drugs,” said Shyngys Alekeshev, head of the department and official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
A drug lab has been neutralized in the Almaty region. A 35-year-old man was detained, who was found to have more than 300 grams of mephedrone and 36 kg of precursors.
A laboratory for the production of synthetic drugs was also liquidated in Ekibastuz. According to the data, two local residents planned to distribute drugs via the Internet, using couriers.
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