A man had a machine gun, over 40 grenades with fuses, TNT blocks, and electric detonators stored in his garage. Investigators are currently determining the origin of these munitions and their intended purpose.
The illegal activities of a 36-year-old resident of Kyiv region were uncovered by the investigators of the Svyatoshynskyi Police Department with operational support from the SBU.
During a search of the garage in Kyiv rented by the suspect, police seized firearms, military supplies, and explosives that the man had illegally acquired and stored. Among the seized items: a machine gun, 42 grenades with fuses, 2 kg of TNT blocks, and electric detonators. The origin of the weapons and the reason for their storage are currently being established.
Investigators, under the procedural guidance of the Svyatoshynskyi District Prosecutor's Office, have notified the suspect of charges under Article 263, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and sent the indictment to court.
For illegal possession of firearms and military supplies, the man faces a prison sentence of up to seven years.
