“The Majilis is considering a bill that would toughen the punishment for drug production up to life imprisonment. These initiatives are supported by society. Two petitions have now been submitted for consideration, created by citizens who oppose reducing the punishment for drug trafficking and increasing liability for their production,” reads the report.
In the first seven months of this year, the police have liquidated 24 underground laboratories producing synthetic drugs. In Almaty, 11 cases were identified, in the Almaty region – seven, in total, more than 200 kg of ready-to-use “synthetics” and over two tons of precursors were seized.
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