(4 March 2026 | Source: press service of the Prosecutor's Office of Akmola Region)
In the Burabay district of Akmola Region, a court has sentenced two 18-year-old citizens in cases of illegal storage and transport of psychotropic substances with intent to sell. According to the prosecutor's office, the young people were acting on the instructions of handlers via social networks and expected to receive a monetary reward for this.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE
As the court established, in October and November 2025, both defendants arrived in the territory of Burabay district on the instructions of handlers. They maintained contact with them via social networks.
According to the prosecutor's office, the participants were sent instructions on committing illegal acts. They were promised a monetary reward for carrying out the tasks.
Other details of the organisation of this scheme are not specified in the materials.
WHAT DECISION DID THE COURT REACH
The Burabay District Court examined two criminal cases and found both defendants guilty of illegal storage and transport of psychotropic substances with intent to sell.
By the court's verdicts, each was sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment. The convicted individuals will serve their sentences in a medium-security institution.