Kazakhstan security committee conducts anti-weapons operation in 12 regions
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- Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee and police conducted coordinated operations in 12 regions to disrupt illegal weapons circulation.
- Authorities seized 56 weapons, 13 grenades and 314 rounds of ammunition, including assault rifles, shotguns and pistols.
- Pre-trial investigations are underway, while officials said further details cannot be disclosed under the Criminal Procedure Code.
Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee and police have seized 56 weapons, 13 grenades and 314 rounds of ammunition in operations across 12 regions.
The operations targeted the illegal circulation of weapons and took place in August under prosecutors’ coordination, according to the committee. The seized weapons included four assault rifles, 34 shotguns and 18 pistols.
Pre-trial investigations are underway into the identified cases. The committee said it would not disclose additional information under Article 201 of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Procedure Code.
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