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“January“ weapons continue to be seized in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Weapons stolen during the January events are still being found in Kazakhstan, according to Polisia.kz.
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Around 300 leaders and members of organized crime groups convicted in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Last year, 299 leaders and members of criminal organizations were brought to criminal liability in Kazakhstan. This figure was
12 January 2026
Woman wanted internationally detained in Shymkent
Tengrinews.kz – A woman previously placed on an international wanted list has been detained in Shymkent, according to Polisia.kz.
06 January 2026
Suspects in a series of apartment burglaries detained in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – Officers of the criminal police in Almaty, together with the Alatau District Police Department and with the participation of
30 December 2025
“I need a hug”: foreign national detained in Almaty for harassment
Tengrinews.kz – A man has been detained in Almaty on suspicion of harassing a minor. Earlier, the girl’s mother shared details of the incident
29 December 2025
Georgia extradites to Kazakhstan Russian linked to the January Events
Tengrinews.kz — A suspect in crimes committed during the January 2022 events has been extradited to Kazakhstan from Georgia, citing the General
29 December 2025
Women in Almaty report a foreigner harassing them with a strange request
Tengrinews.kz – A resident of Almaty reported a man who approached her underage daughter with a strange request. She decided to talk about it
25 December 2025
Kazakhstan’s police switched to enhanced duty regime
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s police have switched to enhanced duty during the New Year holidays.
25 December 2025
New Year trees with a catch: police warn Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz – Police have urged Kazakhstanis to be cautious when buying New Year trees online. Ahead of the holidays, cases of fraud have
19 December 2025
Police close all exits from Astana amid worsening weather
Tengrinews.kz – Police have closed all outbound roads from Astana due to deteriorating weather conditions, the city’s police department said.
15 December 2025
Interior Ministry warns Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz - Police commented on messages circulating in messengers about an alleged “bait” on the road involving child car seats with a
15 December 2025
Almaty police placed on heightened alert ahead of holidays
Tengrinews.kz – Almaty police have been switched to an enhanced duty mode in anticipation of the upcoming holidays to ensure public safety.
12 December 2025
Speed cameras switch to “winter mode” on Kazakhstan’s highways: what drivers should know to avoid fines
Tengrinews.kz – Speed cameras on Kazakhstan’s major highways are being switched to a special “winter mode,” allowing them to automatically register
11 December 2025
People evacuated from Mega Park in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – People were evacuated from the Mega Park shopping mall in Almaty. This was reported by our correspondents who are currently
09 December 2025
100 accidents in Astana this morning: police appeal to drivers
Tengrinews.kz – A heavy snowfall has hit Astana, creating hazardous road conditions. According to the Astana police, 93 accidents have already
08 December 2025
Kazakhstanis warned about new scam tactics
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis are being warned about new tricks used by scammers. This time they pose as employees of a door-entry (intercom)
08 December 2025
Interior Minister announced a decrease in crime in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov made a working trip to Almaty, during which he inspected the new juvenile correctional
08 December 2025
Self-immolation at Almaty Airport: police close the case
Tengrinews.kz – Police have closed the pretrial investigation into the self-immolation incident at Almaty Airport in August, according to the
03 December 2025
Kazakhstan may introduce points-based penalties and mandatory retesting for traffic violators
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is considering a new points-based system for traffic offences that would send repeat violators to mandatory driver’s
01 December 2025
Kazakh woman wanted for 156 million tenge theft detained in Istanbul
Tengrinews.kz – Turkish police have detained a Kazakh woman who had been hiding abroad for several years after stealing jewellery worth more
28 November 2025