Jirair Sefilian was Arrested

Police officers, who arrived at the scene of an accident that occurred on Tsitsernakaberd highway in Yerevan on May 20 2016, found two AK-74 rifles with 120 bullets in one of the cars. The driver and passenger of the car were detained on suspicion of acquiring, carrying and transporting illegal arms and ammunition.

A criminal case was initiated under Article 235.2 of the Armenian Criminal Code.

The investigation revealed that one of the detainees, Jirair Sefilian had come to an agreement with an armed group to take over buildings, important structures and means of communication, including Yerevan TV Tower. For that purpose, they purchased illegal weapons and ammunition and hid them in different places. Moreover, some members of the group had planned to carry out criminal actions during the four-day war in early April.

The police found part of the illegal weapons at the scene on May 20.

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation of the case, eight people were charged with acquisition, possession transportation of illegal arms and ammunition. Six of them were arrested and one is wanted by the police.

Jirayr Sefilyan was arrested on June 20 for organizing purchase and possession of illegal arms and ammunition by a group of people.

Investigation is underway.

Note: Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.