The Ministry of Internal Affairs has identified 537 drivers who installed additional fuel tanks to illegally export fuel and lubricants from the country since the beginning of the year. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Total capacity of tanks exceeded 150 tonnes
The ministry's statement provides specific figures. "Since the beginning of the year, 537 facts of illegal installation of additional tanks with a total capacity of more than 150 tonnes have been suppressed," the ministry's statement says.
These data were released as part of the fight against illegal export of fuel and lubricants. The ministry noted the number of drivers who attempted to export fuel outside the country by installing additional fuel tanks.
Round-the-clock duty at 48 checkpoints
According to the ministry, round-the-clock duty of police officers has been organized at 48 automobile checkpoints in the country. These measures are aimed at strengthening border control and preventing illegal transportation.
Special attention is paid to vehicles equipped with additional fuel tanks. Police officers daily inspect such vehicles and identify illegally installed tanks.
Specific example in Zhambyl region
The ministry cited a specific case. "For example, on October 2 in Zhambyl region, a citizen of a neighboring state was found to have installed an additional 500-liter tank on a truck without permission. The man was brought to administrative responsibility, and the tank was removed," the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted.
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of border control. Ministry representatives said that identification of such facts will continue.
Measures against illegal export
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is conducting systematic work to counter the illegal export of fuel and lubricants. At all 48 automobile checkpoints at the border, police officers are on round-the-clock duty. These measures are aimed at preventing illegal fuel trafficking and ensuring compliance with the state border regime.
In addition, administrative liability is provided for the installation of additional fuel tanks. In identified cases, the tanks are removed, and the guilty persons are brought to justice.
Conclusion
Since the beginning of the year, 537 illegal fuel tanks have been detected at the border. Their total capacity exceeds 150 tonnes. At 48 checkpoints, police are on round-the-clock duty. On October 2 in Zhambyl region, a citizen of a neighboring state was found to have installed an additional 500-liter tank on a truck without permission; he was brought to administrative responsibility, and the tank was removed.
These data are based on the official statement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The ministry stated that it will continue to further strengthen border control.