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NSC conducted arrest in the Akmola region Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee reported the disruption of a drug trafficking channel, with two Kazakhstanis arrested.

04 March 2025

Gang of extortionists was detained in southern Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Police detained a group of extortionists in the Turkestan region, citing the regional police department's press service.

28 February 2025

NSC reported the detention of Kazakhstani citizen Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee reported the interception of a drug trafficking channel, one person detained.

28 February 2025

25 cases initiated against organized crime leaders in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - 25 criminal cases have been initiated against leaders and members of criminal schemes and organized crime groups in Kazakhstan

28 February 2025

Foreigner sentenced to one year in prison in Kazakhstan for vapes Tengrinews.kz – A foreigner who was detained for importing vapes into Kazakhstan has been convicted in the Mangistau region, according to the

21 February 2025

NSC and police suppressed the activities of religious radicals Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC), together with the police and under the coordination of the prosecutor's office, has disrupted

18 February 2025

NSC conducted operation in Shymkent, one person detained Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee (NSC) Department in Shymkent, in coordination with the prosecutor's office, has dismantled a

14 February 2025

Police conducted special operation in four cities of Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Cyber police conducted an operation in four cities of Kazakhstan, with foreigners among those detained, citing Polisia.kz.

13 February 2025

NSC made an arrest in Abai region Tengrinews.kz – National Security Committee made an arrest in Abai region.

12 February 2025

Almost 40 foreigners detained at Kazakhstan border Tengrinews.kz – NSC Border Service recorded 1248 cases of illegal movement across the state border in January.

04 February 2025

Foreign national wanted by Interpol detained in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - A foreigner who was on the international wanted list has been detained in Kazakhstan, according to Polisia.kz. He was caught

03 February 2025

Astana police carried out the detention of criminals Tengrinews.kz - An organized criminal group, consisting of individuals with previous convictions linked to criminal activity, has been detained

31 January 2025

NSC detained more than 90 Kazakhstanis with dual citizenship Tengrinews.kz - The Border Service of the National Security Committee (NSC) has detained over 90 citizens of Kazakhstan at border crossing points

31 January 2025

Foreigner with 2,000 SIM cards detained in Almaty Tengrinews.kz – Officers from the Department for Combating Cybercrime detained a foreign national in an apartment in Almaty, citing Polisia.kz.

30 January 2025

NSC and “Berkut“ conducted a special operation in Pavlodar Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC) and the "Berkut" special forces conducted a special operation to dismantle a large drug

27 January 2025

Dropper cell liquidated in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - The activities of an organized group of droppers engaged in the withdrawal of illegally obtained money into cryptocurrency have

27 January 2025

NSC made arrests in Astana and Kosshy Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC), coordinated by the prosecutor's office, detained four citizens of Kazakhstan.

24 January 2025

Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about the consequences of “telephone terrorism” Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded Kazakhstanis about the responsibility for a false report of an act of terrorism, according

24 January 2025

Two extortionists detained in the Akmola region Tengrinews.kz - Police have halted the criminal activities of two extortionists in the city of Stepnogorsk, Akmola region, citing Polisia.kz.

24 January 2025

NSC blocks major drug supply channel to Astana Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee, in coordination with the General Prosecutor's Office, has intercepted a regional drug supply

23 January 2025

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