Kazakhstan Police Break Up 4 Drug Gangs, 25 Grow Labs in Three Months
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Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry reported that police suppressed more than 2,000 drug offenses and kept 21 tonnes of narcotics out of circulation during the three-month 'Qarasora-2026' operation. Officers eliminated four organized crime groups and destroyed 25 indoor grow labs. The operation focused on the Shu Valley, an area exceeding 60,000 hectares.
Key Facts
- More than 2,000 drug offenses were suppressed during the three-month 'Qarasora-2026' operation.
- 21 tonnes of narcotics were kept out of illegal circulation.
- Four organized crime groups were eliminated.
- 256 cases of cultivating drug-containing plants were registered.
- 25 indoor grow labs were discovered and dismantled in residential areas.
Operation Results
The Interior Ministry reported that police suppressed more than 2,000 drug offenses during the three-month 'Qarasora-2026' operation. Officers kept 21 tonnes of narcotics out of illegal circulation. Four organized crime groups were eliminated during the operation. Police registered 256 cases of cultivating drug-containing plants and destroyed dozens of plantations. In residential areas, 25 indoor grow labs equipped for artificial cultivation of drug-containing plants were discovered and dismantled.
Shu Valley Focus
The Shu Valley, with an area exceeding 60,000 hectares, was one of the main operation zones. The valley and the pre-sand zones of southern regions create favorable conditions for growing drug-containing plants. Additional forces and equipment were deployed in these regions to search for drug plantations and curb illegal drug trafficking. Police used aircraft, drones, and satellite monitoring data to locate illegal crops. The 'Qarasora-2026' operation is ongoing.
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