Over 1.9 kg marijuana seized in Akkayyn, case sent to court
Police seized over 1.9 kg of dried marijuana and a homemade smoking device from the home of a 40-year-old man in Akkayyn District during the Karasora operation. The man said he gathered wild cannabis for personal use and admitted guilt, and his large-scale storage case was sent to court under simplified proceedings.
🇰🇿 Akkayyn District, North Kazakhstan Region · Kazakhstan
The seizure took place in Akkayyn District in the North Kazakhstan Region and
involved a 40-year-old district resident.[1]Police seized over 1.9 kilograms
of dried marijuana in a settlement in the district during the Karasora
preventive operation.[1]Officers found the drug in the home of the
40-year-old local resident.[1]Officers also seized a homemade device for
consuming drugs from him.[1]The man said he had collected wild cannabis,
dried it and kept it for personal use, and he admitted guilt.[1]
The storage case, treated as an especially large amount, was sent to court under
a simplified procedure.[2]Police have recorded three illegal drug-storage
offences in Akkayyn District since the start of the year.[1]Police said a
total of 19.6 kilograms of dried marijuana has been taken out of circulation in
the district this year.[1]
Police reminded the public that unlawful acquisition, storage and sale of
narcotics entail criminal liability.[1]Police said preventive and operational
work to identify storage places and distribution channels is continuing.[1]
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Police photo accompanying the report on the Akkayyn marijuana seizure. Photo: Polisia.kzPhoto details
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