In the city of Atyrau, thanks to the vigilant and professional actions of servicemen of Military Unit 5546 of the Batys Regional Command of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in cooperation with officers of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System (DUIS), an attempt to deliver a prohibited substance to the territory of a penal system facility was prevented.

The incident occurred on 17 February 2026 at 2:05 p.m. at the vehicle checkpoint of the facility.

During the inspection of a KamAZ truck, carried out with the use of a service detection dog, servicemen of the inspection group conducted a comprehensive search of the vehicle. As a result of the vigilance and professionalism of the personnel, a package containing a green-colored substance with a specific odor, concealed in a hidden manner inside the glove compartment, was discovered and seized.

The service dog named Elsa promptly indicated the possible presence of prohibited content, which served as grounds for a more thorough inspection and the subsequent seizure of the substance.

The inspection group included Corporal Nurasyl Abdresh and specialist canine handler Private Almat Duisenov. Their coordinated actions made it possible to promptly stop the attempted illegal delivery of prohibited substances to a restricted facility.

At present, an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify those involved in the offense. The situation remains under the control of the competent authorities.

It should be noted that the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Department of the Penal Enforcement System, conducts systematic work to block channels for the delivery of prohibited items into correctional institutions.

Press Service of the National Guard

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1164900?lang=kk