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The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan has presented a consultative document for the draft Constitutional Law on Administrative-Territorial Structure, which provides for a revision of the criteria for settlements and a clarification of their status.

In Shymkent, police have shut down an underground drug lab. Two men who organised the production of synthetic drugs have been detained. Seized were 4.5 kg of mephedrone (roughly 8,000 doses), over a tonne of precursors, and equipment. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects have been arrested.

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan has made changes to the rules for the distribution of enforcement documents. The order formalises the transition to the automatic assignment of private bailiffs through the state automated information system of enforcement proceedings (SAIS EP).

In Kazakhstan, amendments are being considered that would expand the list of discrediting offences for civil servants. This could include drug use, drink-driving, and participation in gambling. It is also proposed to recall employees from study leave without their consent in the event of violations, and to withhold social benefits if injuries are linked to alcohol, drugs, or a criminal offence.

The FBK editorial office has received information about the possible detention in Almaty of the head of the KazTAG International News Agency, Aset Mataev, following an incident near the Dostyk Plaza shopping centre. According to a source, this involves a fight involving several people.

In the Turkestan region, the court, following a protest from the Prosecutor General's Office, reconsidered the sentence in a case involving illegal gambling. 20 million tenge of income from the convicted individual, which had not previously been seized, was confiscated and directed to state revenue.

In Kazakhstan, plans are in place to introduce artificial intelligence into the law enforcement system. AI will be used for video monitoring, traffic control, and migration management. There will also be a strengthened focus on crime prevention, digitalisation of Ministry of Internal Affairs services, and community engagement, including the protection of minors and victims of domestic violence.

In the Turkestan region, at the Shardara reservoir, police detained two people for illegal fishing. They confiscated approximately 130 kg of catch and fishing gear. A pre-trial investigation has been launched, and all circumstances are being established.

In Kazakhstan, a transnational drug scheme has been disrupted: people were recruited as drug couriers through job advertisements. Forty people have been detained, 11 of whom have been arrested. Drugs, equipment and bank cards have been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.