As a result of recent operational measures and investigative actions, officers of the Patrol Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Tbilisi, Kakheti, Adjara, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Police Departments, seized illegal firearms and ammunition - 12 people were arrested.
The following individuals are detained for the illegal purchase, storage and carrying of firearms and ammunition: V.P., born in 1997, G.K., born in 1974. and a citizen of the Republic of Turkey S.V., born in 2002, as well as previously convicted persons: J.T., born in 1998, T.T., born in 1997, V.B., born in 1977, S.J., born in 1989, J.T., born in 1973, N.B., born in 1985, M.C., born in 1976, A.B., born in 1983, and I.C., born in 1981, who is currently under probation.
The crimes envision up to 9 years in prison.
As a result of the personal search and search activities held in their residential homes, vehicles, and storage rooms, law enforcement officers seized various types of firearms and ammunition as evidence - pistols, revolvers, an automatic rifle, a hunting rifle, cartridges, magazines and a silencer.
The investigation is in progress under Parts 3, 4, and 5 of Article 236 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.
