61-year-old man arrested for illegal purchase and possession of firearms, ammunition

Police have arrested a 61-year-old Georgian citizen for the illegal purchase and possession of firearms and ammunition in the village of Krtsanisi, Gardabani municipality.

During the personal search of the suspect, identified only as P.S., officers seized a Makarov pistol, nine cartridges and a pneumatic pistol, as well as cash totaling $11,200.

During the search of the suspect’s house, police seized three TT pistols, a Makarov pistol, two Compact and Arcus handguns, two Geko type weapons, four hunting smoothbore rifles and three other rifles, a training grenade, and 4,182 cartridges for various types of weapons. 

Officers also seized cash after searching the suspect's domicile totaling $36,700.

The crimes are punishable by four to seven years in prison.