According to law enforcement agencies, on January 19, operational information was received about a group of individuals behaving suspiciously at the livestock market in Tokmok who might be involved in illegal activities with weapons.
As a result of investigative measures, two citizens were detained: S.Z. (born in 1982) and T.K. (born in 1994). Both suspects have been placed in a temporary detention facility.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident under Article 267 "Illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During a search at the residence of the main suspect S.Z., the following items were found and seized:
- rifled weapon of 5.6 mm caliber;
- shotgun model "IZH-17" of 12 caliber;
- barrel from a 16 caliber shotgun;
- more than 30 cartridges and shell casings of various calibers;
- components for reloading cartridges;
- 29 homemade knives;
- literature on religious topics;
- two state license plates;
- dry substance of plant origin, the type of which is being clarified.
Corresponding forensic examinations have been appointed for the seized items.
