Two cartridges were found in a passenger's bag during a check at the Almaty metro. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The incident occurred at the Alatau station, the city police department reported.
"Together with the transport security service, during a check using X-ray equipment, two 5.45 mm cartridges were found and seized from the bag," the statement said.
The passenger was detained and handed over to police officers of the Bostandyk district for a procedural decision.
A criminal case has been opened over the incident. The circumstances of the incident are currently being established.