In the Kostanay region, authorities have shut down a drug lab.

According to the agency, the operation took place on December 15. Two citizens of Kazakhstan were detained while manufacturing the prohibited substances. By court order, both suspects have been placed in custody.

During the search, approximately 2 kg of the ready-made psychotropic substance "mefedrone" was seized, along with laboratory equipment and chemical components used for its production.

A pre-trial investigation has been initiated against the detainees under Article 297, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.