News about drugs
NSC conducted special operations in Russia and Kyrgyzstan
Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee (NSC), in cooperation with the competent authorities of Russia and Kyrgyzstan, conducted two
19 May 2025 11:57
'Breaking Bad' in Kazakhstan: Country’s largest drug lab uncovered near Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - Police in the Almaty region have shut down what they say is the largest drug laboratory ever discovered in Kazakhstan, according
16 May 2025 10:21
Hemp legalization in Kazakhstan? Interior Ministry clarifies new bill
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will allow the production of hemp for industrial purposes. The corresponding draft law was approved by the Mazhilis
17 April 2025 11:47
Work trip turned into 18 years in prison for foreigners in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Three foreign nationals have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Pavlodar.
15 April 2025 10:56
Ministry of Internal Affairs appeals to Kazakhstani parents
Tengrinews.kz – The Committee for Combating Drug Crimes of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has expressed concern over the growing
14 April 2025 12:41
Latvian nationals sentenced to 11 years in East Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Two Latvian citizens have been sentenced in East Kazakhstan for producing 125 kilograms of mephedrone, according to the press
07 April 2025 18:01
Tokayev calls fight against drug trade a top priority for Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has emphasized the importance of combating drug trafficking in the country, calling it
14 March 2025 17:05
Drugs, weapons, ammunition: NSC Border Service uncovered violations
Tengrinews.kz – The Border Service of the National Security Committee (NSC) held 3,216 violators of Kazakhstani law accountable in the border
04 March 2025 11:27
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 10:22
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 14:15
Imprisonment of up to 15 years: Ministry of Internal Affairs addressed pharmacists
Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has reminded pharmacy and pharmaceutical company executives of the legal responsibility
24 February 2025 19:48
Kazakh citizen wrongfully imprisoned for four years
Tengrinews.kz - The Supreme Court of Kazakhstan has acquitted a previously convicted citizen, citing the Prosecutor General’s Office.
14 February 2025 14:37
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 12:20
NSC dismantled drug lab in Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC) department for the Almaty region, in coordination with the prosecutor's office, has uncovered
11 February 2025 13:32
“Strawberry quick“: Reports of a new drug in schools investigated in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis are widely sharing alarming messages in messengers about strawberry-flavored candies allegedly laced with narcotics
07 February 2025 11:19
“Sweet“ package from the U.S. led to criminal case for Almaty resident
Tengrinews.kz - An Almaty resident received a package from the U.S. and ended up facing a criminal case, according to Polisia.kz.
06 February 2025 13:42
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 14:14
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 15:01
Transnational group of drug dealers detained in Zhetysu region
Tengrinews.kz - Employees of the anti-drug crime unit in Zhetysu detained members of an organized crime group, which included foreigners and
20 January 2025 10:07
Ministry of Internal Affairs appealed to Kazakh parents
Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Internal Affairs appealed to Kazakh parents. Since the beginning of the year, six teenagers in different regions
16 January 2025 15:09
