According to Polisia.kz, law enforcement officers, along with a search dog, discovered substances of plant origin in his workplace.
Upon examination, it became clear that the findings included 600 grams of hashish and approximately 500 grams of marijuana.
According to the authorities, the quantity of drugs found is classified as particularly large, which increases the severity of the charges.
The detained man was engaged in custom furniture making, operating as a sole proprietor.
He now faces a prison sentence of 10 to 15 years with asset confiscation for the illegal possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
The pre-trial investigation into the case is ongoing.