Illegal firearms, ammunition seized in western Georgia
An investigation in underway for illegal carrying of firearms, ammunition, explosive substances or equipment. Photo: police.ge
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The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has seized illegal firearms and ammunition in the western Georgian region of Samegrelo.
An investigation is underway for the illegal carrying of firearms, ammunition and exposive substances or equipment.
An individual identified as G.K., born in 1985, has been detained for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
If convicted, he will face 3-6 years imprisonment.
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