Under the procedural guidance of district and regional prosecutors, comprehensive measures were carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine, during which 15 individuals involved in attempts to organize the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition were uncovered.

The suspects were found in possession of firearms, including automatic weapons, grenade launchers, sniper rifles, over 9 kg of explosives, and dozens of hand grenades.

In Kyiv, three individuals were detained who were transporting weapons from areas of former combat for sale in the capital. The weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, were stored in apartments and a rented garage.

In Chernivtsi, three more individuals were uncovered who attempted to sell a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher, 35 TNT blocks, detonators, and electric detonators.

In Kherson Oblast, a previously convicted resident of the Beryslav district was uncovered, who attempted to sell a Kalashnikov rifle (AK-74) and 30 rounds of ammunition for it. However, he was detained by law enforcement.

In Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, individuals from the Kolomyia and Kosiv districts were detained who attempted to sell about three dozen fragmentation grenades to representatives of the criminal environment.

In Chernihiv, five more individuals were uncovered, including a previously convicted local resident who, while in pre-trial detention for new charges, recruited accomplices to sell illegally seized weapons. The means of destruction were transported from combat zones and hidden in caches until sold.

All detainees have been notified of suspicion under Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal handling of weapons, military supplies, or explosives).

They are currently in custody. The suspects face up to 7 years of imprisonment for their actions.

Pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.