80-year-old man detained for drug dealing

ASTANA. January 24. KAZINFORM Police have caught a 80-year-old drug dealer in Atbasar, Akmola region. As it turned out, the pensioner decided in such a way to keep the family business going as his two daughters are jailed for drug offenses, the press service of the Akmola region department of internal affairs said.

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He was detained moments after he sold heroin up to 1.7 grams. The total weight of drugs withdrawn made 145.42 grams. A criminal case is initiated. The convict could be sentenced to 15 years, the message reads.