To hide the deal, the attacking planned to bring battle systems to affiliated businesses to EU and Southeast Asian countries, and from there to Russia.
Law enforcement officials prevented exporting critical important components from Ukraine to send artillery installations. We are talking about artists of various types: from six-barrel AC 18 to AK-176M universal installation for about $ 1.5 million. This was reported by the SBU press service on Monday, September 29.
It was noted that such weapons were used in warships to defeat high target targets at small distances, in particular drones and cruise missiles.
The Nikolaev businessman, who illegally seized weapons during an entire war war, was involved in the transaction.
For export, the defendant placed the weapon in special containers that looked like boilers for water heating.
To hide the deal, the attacking planned to bring battle systems to affiliated businesses to EU and Southeast Asian countries, and from there to Russia.
To do this, he concludes fictional agreements with the control of foreign companies.
During searches, it was obtained:
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Installing artillery in special containers made;
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additional components in military boats;
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Agreement with foreign businesses.
The seized weapons will be transferred for the needs of defense forces.
The defendant was informed of the suspicion of preparation for smuggling weapons under part 1 of Art. 14, Part 2 of Art. 201 Criminal Code.
Currently, attack is in custody. He faced up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of ownership.
Earlier in Ukraine, more than 1000 at the same time searches were conducted to prevent illegal sale channels and storing weapons and ammunition. More than 800 weapons and 57 kg of explosives were seized. 67 suspects were detained.
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Source: korrespondent
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