“In June 2019, the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan liquidated the illegal international channel for the supply of firearms. Three Kalashnikov assault rifles, three grenade launchers, two combat grenades, 14 pistols, more than 1700 rounds of ammunition and components for weapons were withdrawn from illegal traffic. 10 residents of Almaty and Almaty region were prosecuted. (...) The court of the Almaly district of Almaty sentenced the members of the criminal group to various terms of imprisonment," reads the report.
The pre-trial investigation revealed involvement of a police officer in the criminal group.
“The official stole the ammunition listed on the balance sheet of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The police also suppressed a workshop for handicraft weapons assembly," said the message.
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