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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has shut down a major drug lab in the Turkestan region.

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In the city of Arys, Turkestan region, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) shut down a drug laboratory where, according to the investigation, synthetic drugs were being produced. Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the case, and a pre-trial investigation has been launched against them.

Tesla Cybertruck vehicles bearing the insignia of the SGO and the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been spotted in Turkestan.

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A video of a Tesla Cybertruck bearing the insignia of the Civil Defence Service and the Ministry of Emergency Situations has been circulating on social media. The press service of the Turkestan Region administration stated that information regarding the vehicle belonging to the region is not true.

The AFM investigation has uncovered the illegal import of lorries from China into Kazakhstan.

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In Kazakhstan, an investigation into the illegal import of freight vehicles that do not meet environmental requirements has been completed. According to the investigation, 20 vehicles with the Euro-2 environmental class were brought into the country through controlled companies, despite a current ban.

The head of state signed the law on the special regime of the city of Alatau

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Special Legal Regime of the City of Alatau". The document introduces a special legal status for the city and a new governance model, covering the economy, investment, digital infrastructure and the social sphere.

A native of Kazakhstan has become the mayor of the prestigious St James's district in London.

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Sanzhar Abishev, a native of Kazakhstan, won the election for mayor of the St James's ward in London, which took place on 7 May. The politician represents the Conservative Party of Great Britain and previously led the local branch of the party in this area.

Chinese company CHEC has been awarded a contract for work at the port of Aktau worth 20.6 billion tenge.

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Chinese company China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has been awarded a contract worth 20.6 billion tenge to carry out dredging works in the port of Aktau. The works will be carried out in the port's water area against the backdrop of the Caspian Sea's shallowing.

Elections to the new Kurultai in Kazakhstan could cost the budget more than the referendum

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Elections to the new unicameral Kurultai may require more budget expenditure than the referendum on the new Constitution. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has not yet disclosed the exact amount, explaining that the costs depend on the timing of the campaign and cyber security measures.

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The Parliament of Kazakhstan approved the bill "On the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan"

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Parliamentary deputies approved in the first reading the draft law "On the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan". The document provides for the systematisation of norms on the status of the President, proposes to introduce the institution of Vice-President and clarify the powers of the Head of State in accordance with the updated Constitution.

In the Majilis, the threat of a staffing collapse in Kazakhstan's rural healthcare sector has been highlighted.

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Mazhilis deputy Guldara Nurumova has stated that there is a critical shortage of medical workers in rural areas of Kazakhstan. Despite the payments for young doctors provided for by state programmes, in a number of regions the funds have not reached the specialists. The parliamentarian demanded from the government specific reports and responsive measures.

Vladimir Kim became the direct owner of prime land near the border of Almaty

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Billionaire Vladimir Kim became the direct owner of the Nauryz Corporation Limited Liability Partnership, previously controlled through foreign structures. The company owns land assets in the foothills of Almaty valued at over 50 billion tenge. The change of ownership occurred in December 2025.

Blogger-millionaire Kaysar Kamzu has been placed on an international wanted list in Kazakhstan

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The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has placed Kazakh blogger Kaysar Kamza on an international wanted list. He is suspected of aiding and abetting illegal gambling activities through the promotion of online casinos. The court has authorised his detention and the seizure of crypto assets worth 182,736.741 USDT.

In Kazakhstan, an investigation is underway into fraud involving a promise to review a life sentence.

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In the Akkol district of the Akmola region, a criminal case is being investigated regarding fraud on an especially large scale. A man reported the theft of 10 million tenge, which he handed over to an unknown person in exchange for promised legal assistance to review the life sentence of his son. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

How the transit of live livestock to Uzbekistan masks internal trade

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The FBRK editorial team continues to highlight documentary evidence of previously described schemes of violations during the transit transport of livestock across the Kazakh border. Today, we are analysing a package of official documents from the Mangystau Region, which record systemic violations during the transport of cattle from Russia to Uzbekistan.
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