09:27, 18 мая 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Aida DZHUMASHOVA
36-year-old man was caught red-handed when trying to illegally sell mercury. Press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported.
A criminal case has been initiated under the article «Illegal circulation of potent or poisonous substances for the purpose of sale» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
«Five kilograms of the toxic substance of the first hazard class were found and seized. The necessary investigative measures are being taken, accomplices of the detainee are being identified,» SCNS added.