In the Kostanay region, during a 'Qaru' raid, police officers discovered a gas pistol in the possession of a local resident. The unusual find was made during a routine check, reports infohub.kz.

According to the press service of the regional police department, the weapon was seized. An administrative case was opened against the woman for violating Kazakhstan's legislation on civilian arms circulation.

Law enforcement officials emphasized that even a gas pistol requires strict compliance with storage and registration rules. Violation of these requirements can entail serious legal consequences.