Attempt to Smuggle Prohibited Items into Institution No. 57 of the Criminal Executive System Department in Almaty Region and Zhetysu Region Prevented

Staff of Institution No. 57 of the Criminal Executive System Department in Almaty Region and Zhetysu Region prevented an attempt to smuggle prohibited items into the secured area.

Operational-search measures were carried out based on received information about possible channels for smuggling prohibited items. During the operation, a citizen born in 2006 was detained while attempting to throw items over the main fence of the secured area. His illegal actions were promptly stopped by the institution’s staff.

Upon inspection of the seized package, wrapped in adhesive tape, the following were found: a Redmi mobile phone, a charger, and 9 packs of nasvay.

The seized items belong to the category prohibited for possession and use by inmates in correctional facilities.

Materials related to this incident have been forwarded to the authorized authorities for procedural action. An internal investigation continues to establish all circumstances of the incident.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ps/press/news/details/1167181?lang=kk