Kazakhstan is laying the groundwork for a three-year comprehensive plan to combat drug abuse and drug trafficking, including trafficking in synthetic drugs, media reports.
Members of the Youth Policy Council under the President discussed the project with the heads of central state bodies. State Councillor Yerlan Karin attended the working meeting.
Combating synthetic drugs was first introduced on the Council’s platform. The Head of State also named the issue of counteracting synthetics one of state policy priorities. Next, representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health reported on the results of their work to combat the spread of drugs and to prevent and treat drug addiction.
Following the discussion, recommendations were developed for the state bodies.
The Kazakhstani government has taken measures to combat drug trafficking, including strengthening border controls, increasing law enforcement efforts, and implementing drug prevention programs.
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