Arms Discovered in January
Two Residents of Zhambyl Caught with Drugs and Stolen Weapon, Confirms Anti-Narcotics Committee
In a shocking turn of events, the Anti-Narcotics Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has apprehended two individuals from the Zhambyl region with a whopping 270 kg of marijuana and hashish, and a Makarov pistol, as reported by Liter.kz, citing Polisia.kz.
The stolen Makarov pistol, a weapon that went missing during the turbulent events of January 2022 in Taraz, adds a new layer of intrigue to this investigative tale. The Minster of Internal Affairs has confirmed these developments, announcing a pre-trial investigation into the matter.
The suspects have been remanded into temporary detention following their arrest. D. Meyrkhan, the acting chairman of the Anti-Narcotics Committee, urged the citizens of Kazakhstan to report any instances of drug crimes or suspected illegal weapons storage for prompt action.
In these challenging times, the agency continues to work tirelessly to address the persistent issue of narcotics and illicit weapons. Stay vigilant, Kazakhstan! If you come across any suspicious activities, don't hesitate to report them to the authorities.
- The two individuals from Zhambyl, detained by the Anti-Narcotics Committee, were found with 270 kg of marijuana and hashish, as well as a Makarov pistol, in a case that dates back to the turbulent events of January 2022.
- The Makarov pistol, which was stolen during the events of January 2022 in Taraz, has now been recovered, adding a new layer to the general-news category, under crime-and-justice.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the arrests and the recovery of the stolen weapon, announcing a pre-trial investigation into the matter.
- Citizens are urged by D. Meyrkhan, the acting chairman of the Anti-Narcotics Committee, to report any instances of drug crimes or suspected illegal weapons storage for prompt action.
