32-year-old held with 6.55 kg of hashish in Taldykorgan
Zhetysu anti-drug police detained a 32-year-old man in Taldykorgan and seized 6 kg 550 grams of hashish from his home during an authorised search. He was placed in custody while a pre-trial investigation continues.
Officers of the Zhetysu Region police department’s anti-drug unit stopped
illegal drug trafficking in Taldykorgan.[1]During operational and search
measures, police detained a 32-year-old man suspected of illegal trafficking in
narcotic drugs.[1]
During an authorised search at the detainee’s home, officers found and seized a
substance of plant origin.[1]An expert examination established that the
substance was hashish.[1]The total weight of the seized drug was 6 kg550
grams.[1]Police said the seizure removed a large batch of drugs from illegal
circulation that could have reached the city streets.[1]
An investigation is under way against the detainee.[1]The man has been placed
in custody.[1]Police said they were still establishing all the circumstances
and other people possibly involved in drug trafficking.[1]
Photos and video
Still from the police video of the Taldykorgan seizure showing the confiscated hashish. Photo: still from video via 24KZPhoto details
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