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Two arrested for damaging UNM opposition party office in Gori

The individuals have been arrested earlier today. Photo: TV Pirveli.

Agenda.ge, 03 Mar 2021 - 12:58, Tbilisi,Georgia

Two individuals have been arrested for damaging the United National Movement opposition party office in Gori.

The incident took place on March 2, 2021.

The detainees bloke the windows of the office.

The opposition party says that the office has been attacked six times so far by different individuals.

The crime is punishable up to three years in prison.

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