A synthetic drug trafficking shop was shut down in the Turkestan region.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Turkestan region reported the discovery of illegal activities by a store that was distributing synthetic drugs via the Telegram messenger, according to IA "NewTimes.kz," citing the General Prosecutor's Office.

A working group established to combat drug trafficking, which included representatives from law enforcement and special agencies, analyzed online resources, leading to the identification of a chatbot named "Hercules," linked to the sale of prohibited substances.

As a result of the operational measures taken, couriers ("stashers") involved in the drug distribution were detained. They had 3 kg of methamphetamine ready for distribution. Two criminal cases have been initiated based on Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The suspects have been arrested for two months.

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During the investigation, it was found that the dealers had begun using innovative methods for drug delivery. An online store ordered 5,300 magnets worth 255,000 tenge. These magnets were used to secure drug packages to metal surfaces using tape.

Thanks to the prompt actions of law enforcement, the distribution of 5,300 doses of methamphetamine was prevented, amounting to 133 million tenge in monetary terms.

During a search, a crypto wallet was found with which illegal monetary transactions were conducted. Currently, a parallel financial investigation is underway regarding this wallet.