R.A. born 1977, was detained by officers of the Main Directorate for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking of the Main Directorate of the Criminal Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a result of operational-search measures. He was arrested on charges of illegal acquisition and possession of drugs on a large scale.
The crime carries a maximum sentence of 8 to 20 years or life imprisonment.
Law enforcement officers also detained R.A. He was arrested near the village of Tsurtavi, Bolnisi municipality. During a body search, the police seized 1 kg 500 grams of heroin.
An investigation is underway on the fact of illegal acquisition and storage of narcotic drugs on an especially large scale under Article 260, Part 6 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.