Over 60 Armenians arrested on illegal arms possession
Over 60 people suspected of illegal arms possession, were detained in Yerevan July 26 by police near the building of police station seized by an armed group, RIA Novosti reported on July 27 citing the press service of Armenian police.
The report said also that one of the detainees had a homemade gun.
“He has been detained and an investigation is being carried out,” said the press service. “Other detainees have been released.”
On July 17, a group of armed men entered the territory of the Armenian police patrol department in the Erebuni district of Yerevan and took several people hostage. The attackers demanded the release of Armenian opposition figure Jirair Sefilyan, who was arrested nearly a month ago on charges of illegal possession of arms. They also claim resignation of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
Following the long-lasting talks, the armed group on July 23 released all of the hostages. Nevertheless, they refuse to lay arms down and surrender to the authorities.
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