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Gyumri, Armenia – Patrol officers from the Shirak Province battalion of the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs apprehended two individuals during a routine traffic stop on the evening of November 12, 2026. The incident took place in front of 141/4 Teryan Street in the city of Gyumri.
Details of the Incident
While conducting a vehicle check on a Mercedes-Benz driven by 44-year-old Atom G., a resident of the Shirak Province, officers inquired about the presence of any prohibited items. The passenger, identified as 44-year-old Spartak D., a citizen of the Russian Federation, produced a pipe with burnt residue and attempted to place it in his mouth. Following instructions from the officers, he surrendered the item.
Upon further inspection, authorities discovered a folding knife with a 9.5 cm blade in the possession of the driver, Atom G. The driver stated that the knife was intended for household use. Spartak D. claimed ownership of the pipe, noting that he had last used it approximately 20 days prior.
Legal Actions Taken
Both individuals were detained on suspicion of possession and preparation of narcotic substances and were transported to the Kumayri Division of the Armenian Police. The vehicle involved in the stop was moved to a specialized impound lot.
The documentation regarding the knife discovered during the search has been forwarded to the Shirak Regional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Armenia for further processing. According to reports, Atom G. is the director of the company ‘Verjin Hangrvan’ LLC.
This incident is part of ongoing efforts by the patrol service to maintain public safety and enforce traffic and criminal regulations within the Shirak Province.
Source: Pastinfo.am
