Two drug laboratories and a large warehouse with precursors were liquidated in Almaty

Two drug laboratories and a large warehouse with precursors were liquidated in Almaty

More than 10 kg of the synthetic drug mephedrone, about 15 tons of precursors, as well as special equipment that allows organizing the activities of at least 4-5 drug laboratories were found.On July 12 and 14, 2023, the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan held events in Almaty, following which 2 drug laboratories and a large warehouse with chemical precursors were liquidated, the press service of the committee reported. According to the press service of the KNB, over 10 kg of the synthetic drug mephedrone, about 15 tons of precursors, as well as special equipment that allows organizing the activities of at least 4-5 drug laboratories were found and seized during the operation. Four citizens of Kazakhstan were detained at the time of drug manufacture. They have been placed in custody with court approval. According to these facts, pre-trial investigations are being conducted. Since the beginning of 2023 alone, the KNB has liquidated 24 drug laboratories, 20 international and 23 regional drug channels, seized 780 kg of synthetic drugs and over 68 tons of precursors.Crimes related to illegal trafficking, sale, storage, manufacture, cultivation, processing, acquisition of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their analogues in accordance with the legislation are punishable by imprisonment from 3 to 20 years," the KNB said. Recall, mephedrone for 100 million tenge was seized from a resident of Kostanay region.