A 36-year-old man was found to be illegally storing dangerous weapons in his garage in the Kyiv region. Among the seized items were a machine gun, over 40 grenades with fuses, TNT blocks, and detonators. Investigators are working to determine the origin and intended use of the munitions.
The police, in collaboration with the SBU, conducted a search in a garage cooperative in Kyiv rented by the suspect. The firearms and explosives were acquired and stored unlawfully. Authorities seized a machine gun, 42 grenades, 2 kg of TNT, and detonators. The investigation is currently trying to establish the source of the weapons.
Investigators have charged the individual under part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and have submitted the case to court. The man faces up to seven years in prison for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.