Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Akhmetzhanov informed the President about the criminal situation in the country, El.kz cites Akorda press service.
According to Akhmetzhanov, work on revealing thefts and cattle rustling was enhanced as well. 24 leaders and 114 members of organized crime groupings were detained thanks to changed approaches to prevention of organized crime with a focus on eliminating the causes and conditions for their existence and sources of finance.
Within the realization of comprehensive measures to combat internet fraud cell phone companies blocked 5.5mln calls from fake numbers. The interior ministry liquidated six organized crime groups and took down 165 websites connected to fraud.
In addition, the ministry jointly with other law enforcement and special bodies identified 2,781 drug crimes, over 15 tons of drugs were withdrawn from illegal trafficking, 70 drug labs were eliminated, and 1,990 drug selling sites were blocked.
Following the meeting, the President noted the priority of the realization of measures to prevent and respond promptly to any form of domestic violence, internet fraud, as well as crimes in rural areas.
The Head of State instructed to adopt organizational and legislative steps in this direction. He also gave a number of tasks to the minister to ensure road safety and law and order in the country