The counter-terrorist center of the State Security Service of Georgia, as a result of operative and investigative actions, arrested two citizens of Georgia within the framework of the ongoing investigation of the terrorist crime. Information about this is disseminated by SSG.
According to them, the State Security Service conducted a special operation at four locations in two regions of Georgia at the same time.
“As a result of investigative actions, flags with the symbols of the terrorist organization “Islamic State” and various types of electronic information-carrying devices were seized. In addition, ammunition, explosive devices and explosive substances were seized from the residences of the detainees.
The counter-terrorist center of the State Security Service conducts the investigation under Articles 327 and 236 of the Criminal Code. Active operative-investigative activities are ongoing to reveal the nature of the participation of the detained persons in the activities of the terrorist organization “Islamic State” and to identify other persons involved in the crime.
The State Security Service of Georgia thanks the General Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs for their cooperation in this case,” the information reads.
