Cross-region Illicit Drug Trading Suppressed in VK
Dismantling a Major Marijuana Trafficking Ring in East Kazakhstan
In a significant bust, over 380 kilograms of marijuana and hashish were seized in East Kazakhstan, as reported by Altaynews. This operation marks the dismantling of a regional drug trafficking network operating under the radar.
The Anti-Narcotics Department of the East Kazakhstan Police received intelligence about a new drug operation masterminded by a previously convicted resident of Jambyl region. Evidence showed that he was using hidden compartments in a cargo vehicle to transport the illicit substances, intending to sell them in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
With the help of the National Security Committee, the police identified and began arresting all parties involved in this illicit operation, including dealers operating within the city.
Sagat Madiev, head of the East Kazakhstan Police Department, confirmed that "during the dismantling of this drug channel, over 380 kilograms of various narcotic substances were seized. The suspects are currently being charged under Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan."
The operation led to the arrest of a 43-year-old regional drug dealer, a 40-year-old Ust-Kamenogorsk resident involved in storing the drugs, and the supplier himself, a 50-year-old resident of Jambyl region. It is estimated that the seized drugs could fetch over 320 million tenge on the black market.
These drug-related offenses are subject to severe penalties in Kazakhstan, with the exact penalties varying based on the quantity of the drug and the offender's role in the operation. For detailed information on the specific penalties, consult the current version of the Kazakhstan Criminal Code or legal resources specific to the country.
Drug trafficking, including marijuana, is a significant concern in Central Asia, given the region's strategic location along major drug trafficking routes. Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing investigation.
- In the dismantling of a major marijuana trafficking ring in East Kazakhstan, over 380 kilograms of marijuana and hashish were seized.
- The Anti-Narcotics Department received intelligence about a drug operation masterminded by a regional drug dealer residing in Jambyl region.
- The seized substances, estimated to be worth over 320 million tenge on the black market, were intended to be sold in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
- As part of the operation, a 50-year-old Jambyl resident identified as the supplier, a 43-year-old regional drug dealer, and a 40-year-old Ust-Kamenogorsk resident operating as a storage facilitator were arrested.
