Those who attempted a coup d'état in Kazakhstan have been detained.

The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has detained 10 individuals in the city of Atyrau suspected of plotting a coup d'état. This was announced by the agency's press service.

According to the National Security Committee, the suspects planned to forcibly alter the constitutional order in the western region of the country. They are suspected of forming and leading an extremist group, promoting terrorism, and inciting religious enmity.

The operation to apprehend them took place on October 30. During searches, authorities seized firearms, narcotics, religious items, and literature. Additionally, three clandestine educational centers for children and adolescents were shut down.

The agency stated that some of those detained have prior convictions for terrorism and other crimes. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been disclosed at this time.