During operational search activities, it was discovered that illegal sales of vapes were taking place in the basement of one of the city's stores. A call center for receiving orders via Telegram was also located here.
During a search at the distribution point, 73 cardboard boxes containing 8,500 electronic tobacco products were seized. Additionally, 6 smoking devices, 4 laptops, 10 vape batteries, 7 mobile phones, and 2 computer system units were found and confiscated in the basement.
According to one of the detained individuals, the vapes were supplied by vendors from Almaty, with the price of one vape being 10,000 tenge.
A pre-trial investigation has been initiated regarding this matter. The police department reminded that the sale and distribution of these products can result in a fine of up to 200 MRP (612,600 tenge) or arrest for up to 50 days.
Previously, the actions of the police impressed users of Kaznet.