Armenia’s police arrest man wanted on attempted-murder charge
The Interior Ministry says officers arrested the 48-year-old Yerevan resident on 9 November and found a Makarov pistol loaded with 8 rounds during a search.
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Sole source: Officers from the wanted-persons division of the Criminal Police’s Yerevan department arrested the man in Circular Park and took him to the department, Armenia’s Interior Ministry said. He had been wanted since 13 October on charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons and ammunition.
The ministry said a search of the man uncovered a Makarov pistol loaded with eight rounds.
The ministry said detention had been selected as a preventive measure for the man. The preliminary investigation continues.
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