"A pre-trial investigation has been launched on this fact under paragraphs 1) and 3) of Part 3 of Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to 15 years," reads the report.
During the operational search activities, two residents of Shymkent were detained, who organized a drug lab in the city for the purpose of further sale of narcotics.
According to the information, the synthetic narcotic substance "Alpha PVP" was found and seized, about 10 kg of finished product in dry powder form, about 60 liters of product in liquid form, 240 liters of chemicals, as well as laboratory equipment and racks for drying finished drug products.
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