Georgian Police arrest man wanted by Armenia under Igla smuggling case

Officers of the Central Criminal Police Department of Georgia have detained Robert A. (born in 1977) wanted by the Armenian law enforcers, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.

The man was detained on the basis of a relevant notice from the Armenian law enforcers. He was wanted under the articles 235, paragraph 2, and 235.1, paragraphs 2 and 1of the Criminal Code of Armenia.

The arrest is connected with the case of alleged illegal smuggling of parts for Igla antiaircraft missile complex.

Former Artsakh Defense Minister Samvel Babayn was arrested last week on weapon smuggling charges.

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS