“January“ weapons continue to be seized in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – Weapons stolen during the January events are still being found in Kazakhstan, according to Polisia.kz.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has summed up the results of the nationwide operational and preventive operation “Qaru,” which took place from 9 to 12 January. According to the Ministry, during the operation police officers seized 340 units of weapons, more than two thousand rounds of ammunition, as well as 10 explosive devices.

It is reported that among the seized items, 14 units of criminal weapons were identified. Eight of them were stolen during the January events, while six had previously been listed as lost.

In total, as part of the operation, 31 rifled and 225 smoothbore weapons, as well as service equipment, were withdrawn from illegal circulation.

During the activities, police officers inspected remote farmsteads, where 70 units of firearms were discovered and seized.

In addition, residents of the country voluntarily surrendered 35 units of weapons.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded the public that voluntarily handing over illegally stored weapons exempts citizens from criminal and administrative liability. The agency called on Kazakhstanis to act responsibly and contribute to public safety by surrendering weapons that have no legal grounds for storage.