De facto Tskhinvali gov’t announces seizure of ‘large amount of weapons’ from illegal traffickers
The de facto security agency of Georgia’s occupied Tskhinvali region has provided a photo of the seized weapons. Photo: de facto security agency of Tskhinvali.
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The de facto security agency of Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region says that “a large amount of weapons, ammunition and explosives” have been seized from illegal arms traffickers in the first half of the year.
The agency reports they have seized:
- Two hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher RPG-26.
- 15 shots for the RPG-7 manual grenade launcher and five for the mounted SPG-9.
- 25 VOG-25, RGD-5 and F-1 fragmentation grenades.
- Cumulative magnetic mine.
- More than 1,000 automatic and rifle cartridges of various calibers.
The agency reports that combating illegal arms trafficking is among the top priorities and is punishable by four years in prison, or a fine of 1,300 USD.
The seized weapons. Photo: de facto security agency of Tskhinvali.
If an individual voluntarily submits weapons, he will be exempted from criminal liability, the agency reports.
The Tskhinvali region was recognised as an independent state by Russia after the Russia-Georgia 2008 war.
However, Georgia and the international community say that the region is occupied by Russia.
The region is beyond the control of the central government of Georgia and any international mission.