Illegal Possession of Ammunition: Case Details
In the Podilskyi district, police uncovered illegal possession of ammunition. Two local residents, aged 32 and 49, are suspected of storing dangerous items at home.
Based on operational information, investigators conducted searches of the suspects' homes and found items resembling grenades. Preliminary examinations confirmed that these are hand fragmentation grenades, classified as military ammunition. The police have sent them for further analysis.
«Based on the evidence collected, we have charged the suspects under part 1 of article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This pertains to the illegal acquisition and possession of military ammunition. According to the law, offenders face up to seven years in prison. We will continue the investigation to determine the origin of the ammunition and other circumstances of the crime», stated police chief Oleg Zhukovskyi.