The Ministry of Internal Affairs released a statement reporting an armed person broke into a “Bank of Georgia” branch in Kutaisi.
“Employees of relevant units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are mobilized near the bank located on Shota Rustaveli Avenue in Kutaisi. According to initial information, an armed person broke into the “Bank of Georgia” branch.
“As soon as the report on the attack was received, the police officers cordoned off the area around the scene. Currently, law enforcement officers mobilized on the spot are taking all necessary and urgent measures, while investigative and operative activities are underway.
“The MIA calls on media representatives to observe the safety norms and follow the instructions of the police on the spot,” reads the statement.