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Officers of the Imereti Police Department, along with the district divisions of Zestafoni and Samtredia of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, as a result of operational measures and investigative actions carried out at different times, detained two individuals on charges of drug-related crimes, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.According to the agency, T.K., born in 1975, and L.G., born in 1970 and previously convicted, were detained on charges of illegal acquisition and possession of narcotic substances in large and especially large quantities, as well as the illegal cultivation and growing of plants containing narcotic substances.As reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, during a personal search of the detainees, as well as searches of their houses, yards, and auxiliary premises, law enforcement officers seized 207 cannabis plants containing narcotic substances, along with dried marijuana.The investigation is being conducted under subparagraph “a” of part 3 of article 265 (prime) of the Criminal Code of Georgia, part 1 of article 260, and subparagraph “a” of part 2 of article 260.This crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to 12 years.

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In Khulo (Western Georgia), on the road leading to Mount Zortykheli, a car fell into a ravine.As a result of the accident, a woman about 40 years old died at the scene, and the driver was injured and taken to the hospital.According to Newshub.ge quoting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, an investigation is underway under Part 6 of Article 276 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which concerns the violation of traffic safety or vehicle operation rules. The same act, if committed while intoxicated, is punishable by imprisonment from six to nine years, along with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years.

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Officers of the Shida Kartli Police Department of Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, as a result of prompt operational and investigative actions, detained six individuals in connection with a stabbing incident in Gori. The information was released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.According to the ministry, on charges of intentional infliction of severe bodily harm and illegal acquisition, possession, and carrying of a firearm, police detained citizen D.G., born in 1988. On charges of group violence against two or more persons, the following individuals were detained: I.M., born in 1981; L.M., born in 1989; D.Ts., born in 1992; B.T., born in 1992; and G.Sh., born in 1991.The crime carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.“The investigation determined that on August 8 of this year, in the city of Gori, the accused D.G., during a verbal dispute, physically assaulted L.N., born in 2003.In an attempt to resolve the conflict, the opposing sides, accompanied by others, met again later. During the renewed confrontation, the suspects committed group violence against L.N. and his companions. During the incident, D.G. fired several shots from a firearm, injuring L.N.’s brother, D.N., and his friend, E.N., in the lower limbs. Both victims were hospitalized to receive appropriate medical care. After the incident, the suspects fled the scene.As a result of the operational and investigative measures taken, police detained the suspects within a few hours of the incident.During a search of D.G.’s basement, police seized, as material evidence, the weapon used in the crime — a ‘Molot Arms’ model firearm.An investigation into the incident is ongoing under Articles 117, 236, and 126 of the Criminal Code of Georgia,” the official statement said.

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Officers of the Shida Kartli Police Department and the Special Tasks Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, as a result of operational measures and investigative actions carried out in hot pursuit, detained Z.N., born in 1981, accused of premeditated murder.The investigation established that in the village of Bebnisi, Kareli Municipality, Z.N., born in 1981, fired a shot from a firearm, killing his fellow villager — Z.I., born in 1975.Upon receiving the information, relevant units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs immediately arrived at the scene, during which the perpetrator fired several shots at law enforcement officers and fled.As a result of the shooting, two officers of the Shida Kartli Police Department were injured. Both were taken to a clinic to receive the necessary medical assistance.Law enforcement officers detained Z.N. in hot pursuit as a result of the investigative actions carried out.The investigation into the case of premeditated murder is ongoing under Article 108 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. The crime is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia noted in its statement.

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has detained 43 individuals in Tbilisi and other regions on charges related to drug-related crimes. This was announced at a press conference by Georgia's Minister of Internal Affairs, Geka Geladze.According to the minister, large and especially large quantities of narcotic substances were seized as physical evidence.“I would like to inform the public about another police operation carried out in the past 24 hours in Tbilisi and various regions against the illegal drug trade. As a result, 43 individuals were detained on charges of drug distribution, preparation for distribution, and attempted distribution, as well as for importing, acquiring, and storing narcotics in especially large quantities. Among the detainees are both Georgian and foreign nationals.As a result of operational and investigative measures conducted throughout the country, drugs in large and especially large amounts were seized as evidence from locations identified by the suspects, as well as during searches of the detainees’ personal belongings, vehicles, and residences.These crimes are punishable by up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment.Based on the evidence gathered, it has been established that the detainees used various online applications, social networks, and so-called ‘hand-to-hand’ methods to distribute narcotics.With court approval, the police repeatedly conducted controlled drug purchases from those accused of illegal distribution, which were secretly audio and video recorded.Officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and its subordinate police units continue their round-the-clock, intensive efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking across the country and carry out complex operations to apprehend drug dealers. I thank each and every one of them for their work!” — Geka Geladze stated.

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Officers of the Gardabani District Division of the Kvemo Kartli Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia have detained 43-year-old E.G. on charges of attempted premeditated murder, following swift operational and investigative actions. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.According to the agency, the investigation established that the suspect, during a dispute that arose on domestic grounds, inflicted several stab wounds to the chest of his fellow villager, 30-year-old J.I., and then fled the scene. The injured man was taken to a medical facility.The ministry stated that thanks to investigative efforts, E.G. was apprehended shortly after committing the crime. The weapon used — a knife — was seized as material evidence. The investigation is being conducted under Article 19-108 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.This crime is punishable by up to 15 years of imprisonment.

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Officers of the General Inspection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia have detained three individuals on charges of illegal acquisition and possession of narcotic substances, following a series of operational and investigative actions. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.According to the agency, the crime is punishable by imprisonment for a term ranging from 10 to 15 years."The investigation established that D.K., born in 1982, an inspector with the escort and cash-in-transit unit of the Tbilisi division of the Security Police Department, illegally acquired a narcotic substance from B.J., born in 1981. The latter had received the substance illegally and without material gain from another individual, D.K., born in 1966.During a personal search of police officer D.K., the narcotic substance buprenorphine was seized, which the accused was unlawfully storing. In addition, searches of the detainees' residences led to the seizure of the narcotic substance marijuana and one live round intended for a revolver of the “Nagant” system, which the accused were also unlawfully storing.The investigation is ongoing under Article 260 (Part 2) and Article 236 of the Criminal Code of Georgia for illegal acquisition and possession of narcotic substances, illegal transfer of narcotics without material gain, and illegal acquisition and possession of ammunition,” the Ministry’s statement reads.

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Officers of the Main Directorate for Combating Illegal Drug Trafficking of the Central Criminal Police Department of Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs have detained two previously convicted individuals — L.A., born in 1972, and G.Ch., born in 1972 — on charges of illegal acquisition, possession, and import of narcotic drugs into Georgia. This information was released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.The crimes are punishable by up to 20 years of imprisonment or life imprisonment."The defendants arrived in Georgia from one of the European countries via Tbilisi Airport. Law enforcement officers seized a narcotic substance from a small bag in the possession of L.A. at Tbilisi International Airport. As for G.Ch., 336 tablets of the narcotic drug Subutex were seized, which the accused had smuggled into Georgia inside his body.The police detained both individuals as defendants. The investigation is being conducted under Articles 260 and 262 of the Criminal Code of Georgia," the statement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reads.

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Law enforcement officers confiscated a large quantity of illegal firearms and ammunition during operational activities and investigative actions conducted over two days in Tbilisi and regions throughout Georgia. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.According to the agency, based on a court order, several individuals were detained, some of whom had previous convictions.“During searches of the detainees, their residences, auxiliary premises, and vehicles, police seized various types of firearms, ammunition, magazines, cartridges, and bulletproof vests as evidence.The crimes carry penalties of imprisonment for up to 7 years. The investigation is being conducted under parts three and four of Article 236 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.All relevant units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs continue a round-the-clock uncompromising fight against crime and the implementation of preventive measures across the country to ensure maximum security,” the information released by the Ministry states.

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Officers of the Khelvachauri District Division of the Adjara Police Department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia have arrested three Belarusian nationals — E.L. (born in 2000), V.Z. (born in 2000), and G.K. (born in 2001) — following operational and investigative measures. They are accused of illegally acquiring and possessing a particularly large quantity of narcotic substances, as well as facilitating the illegal distribution of drugs. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.According to the ministry, during searches of the suspects’ personal belongings and temporary residence in Batumi, law enforcement officers seized as evidence a particularly large quantity of marijuana packaged for sale, along with materials intended for packaging and cultivating narcotic substances. As part of the investigation, marijuana intended for further distribution was also seized from 17 different locations in the Khelvachauri municipality and Batumi. Additionally, photographs of these locations were discovered on one of the suspects’ mobile phones.All three were detained as defendants. The investigation is being conducted under Articles 260 and 260^1 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. The offense is punishable by up to 20 years of imprisonment or life in prison.

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The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has brought charges against an individual in connection with a murder committed under aggravating circumstances.According to the Prosecutor’s Office, an investigation conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs established that on July 27 in Kutaisi, the accused, acting out of revenge, stabbed three individuals in various parts of their bodies. As a result of the injuries, one victim died, another remains hospitalized with serious wounds, and the third narrowly escaped death.“Law enforcement officers arrested the suspect shortly after the crime was committed.He has been charged under subparagraph ‘l’ of Article 19-109 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (attempted premeditated murder of two or more persons), which carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison.At the prosecutor’s request, the accused has already been placed in pre-trial detention,” the statement from the Prosecutor’s Office reads.

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Officers of the Border Police of Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with personnel from the Central Criminal Police Department, detained one Georgian citizen — J.E., born in 1979 — and two foreign nationals — N.M., born in 1989, and V.I., born in 1999 — as part of a joint operation and investigation. The individuals were arrested for organizing, as a group, the preparation of illegal transportation of a migrant across Georgia’s state border. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.According to the agency, the investigation established that J.E., N.M., and V.I. organized the preparation of the illegal transportation of a migrant from Georgia to Turkey via the Sarpi border checkpoint using a cargo truck (secretly). In return, they received a large sum of money.According to the Ministry, based on a court order, Border Police officers conducted a controlled operation — transferring money to the suspects in connection with the preparation for illegal border crossing — and made a covert audio-video recording of the event. As a result of personal searches and a vehicle inspection, law enforcement officers seized the large sum of money handed over during the operation as material evidence.The investigation is being conducted under Article 18-344¹, Part 3, Subparagraph "a" of the Criminal Code of Georgia. The crime is punishable by 8 to 15 years of imprisonment.