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YEREVAN, Armenia – Law enforcement authorities in Armenia have successfully prevented a contract killing, leading to the arrest of three individuals in the Armavir region, according to reports from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Criminal Police of the Armavir Regional Department received operational intelligence indicating that two residents of Metsamor, both with prior convictions for serious and particularly grave crimes, were conspiring with a group of individuals to carry out a contract murder.
According to the investigation, the suspects had agreed to kill a Yerevan resident in exchange for a payment of approximately 5,000 USD. Furthermore, operational data suggests that the same men were also planning the murder of a resident from the Argavand community in the Armavir region.
Following a series of coordinated measures taken by the Criminal Police, the three suspects were apprehended on November 6, 2026. Authorities confirmed that these consistent efforts successfully prevented the commission of the planned crime.
During the search of a BMW vehicle belonging to one of the detainees, police discovered a methadone solution. According to preliminary reports, the substance had been sold to the suspect by another individual in the Parakar community on the same day.
The documentation regarding the incident has been forwarded to the investigative authorities for further processing. The investigation is currently ongoing to clarify all circumstances surrounding the plot.
This incident is part of a series of recent criminal reports in the region, highlighting the ongoing efforts of Armenian law enforcement to maintain public safety and suppress organized crime.
Source: Pastinfo.am
