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Police arrest 4, seize illegal firearms, ammunition in Tbilisi, regions

The Ministry revealed law enforcement had seized a pistol, seven cartridges, a muzzle loader and other arms during a related search of houses. Photo: video grab.

Agenda.ge, 23 Jun 2022 - 13:18, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian police have arrested four individuals in Tbilisi and other regions of the country on charges of illegal purchase and storage of firearms and ammunition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Thursday.

The Ministry revealed law enforcement had seized a pistol, seven cartridges, a muzzle loader and other arms during a related search of houses.

The crime is punishable by three to 11 years in prison.

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The Ministry revealed law enforcement had seized Makarov and Nagant type pistols, 219 cartridges, two muzzle loaders and other arms during a related search of houses.

The crime is punishable by four to 11 years in prison.

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