Gela Kvashilava, the head of the unit of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Main Division under the Patrol Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, filed a lawsuit at Tbilisi City Court in February of the current year over the false and unsubstantiated information spread regarding him by “Pirveli” TV company.
Today, on May 13, the preparatory court session over the case was held in Tbilisi City Court. Within the frames of the hearing, witnesses represented by Gela Kvashilava's side have been questioned, confirming the presence of Gela Kvashilava on January 20, 2021 at the specific place and time.
According to Gela Kvashilava's representative, at this stage, the evidence presented in the case clearly confirms not only the fact that Gela Kvashilava had nothing to do with drug trafficking, but also the fact that “Pirveli” TV company was aware that the obtained information was incorrect, aiming to mislead the society.
On January 30, “Pirveli” TV company accused Gela Kvashilava, the head of the unit of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Main Division under Patrol Police Department of drug trafficking. The same TV station published his photo, ignoring the comment of the Strategic Communications Department of MIA to the story author that the information was false.
