Kazakhstan has dismantled two groups involved in the illegal sale of potent psychotropic drugs, detaining 21 people. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 11 people were detained during an operation conducted in October in Kokshetau, Shchuchinsk, and Burabay. Among them are owners and employees of pharmaceutical companies, as well as couriers.
During searches, more than 50,000 bottles of the drug "Tropicamed" and about 4,000 units of other drugs were seized. Firearms, ammunition, vehicles, and a large sum of money were also found.
Another 10 people were detained in Karaganda and Temirtau. They are suspected of involvement in the illegal sale of psychotropic drugs. During searches, psychoactive substances, traumatic and cold weapons were seized.
Currently, pre-trial investigations are underway in both cases.