Large Criminal Activity
Interior Ministry conducts large-scale special operation: 40 people detained
Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry dismantles transnational criminal network recruiting citizens for drug‑related crimes, detaining 40 people across 11 regions.
A large‑scale special operation carried out by Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry together with foreign law enforcement agencies has dismantled a transnational criminal scheme that recruited citizens to participate in drug‑related crimes. The organizers were located outside Kazakhstan and used online platforms, messaging apps, and social media to advertise seemingly high‑paying jobs as part of the recruitment process. The operation spanned 11 regions of Kazakhstan and resulted in the detention of 40 suspects; 11 were arrested on suspicion of direct involvement in drug distribution, while another 9 were administratively held for 10 days for using prohibited substances. The activity is assessed as a major organized‑crime event with cross‑border implications.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Multiple regions of Kazakhstan
- Date added
- 2026-03-24 17:15 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-24 17:15 UTC
- Source
- https://www.tengrinews.kz
- Connected threats
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- Not Available