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YEREVAN STREETS CLOSED AS POLICE SEARCH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO COMMITTED A 'SERIOUS CRIME'
epress.am
09.23.2011
Police officers fitted with bullet-proof vests and automatic rifles
were stationed on several streets in the Armenian capital this
morning. Patrol service officers were likewise equipped, and a few
streets were closed to traffic.
In response to a query by Epress.am, head of the public relations
department at the Kentron ("Central") police station Armen Malkhasyan
said, "Operative activities are being carried out with the aim of
nullifying the threat posed by individuals suspected of a grave
[serious] crime."
No other details were provided at this time.
According to our sources, early this morning a group of armed
individuals fled the scene of a crime and the search for these
individuals continues until now. Unconfirmed reports indicate that
law enforcement officials were able to catch one of the criminals.
Witnesses informed Epress.am that there was an automobile collision
on Myasnikyan Ave. in the vicinity of the zoo. Police have gathered
and it is reported that there was a dead body at the scene.
From: A. Papazian
epress.am
09.23.2011
Police officers fitted with bullet-proof vests and automatic rifles
were stationed on several streets in the Armenian capital this
morning. Patrol service officers were likewise equipped, and a few
streets were closed to traffic.
In response to a query by Epress.am, head of the public relations
department at the Kentron ("Central") police station Armen Malkhasyan
said, "Operative activities are being carried out with the aim of
nullifying the threat posed by individuals suspected of a grave
[serious] crime."
No other details were provided at this time.
According to our sources, early this morning a group of armed
individuals fled the scene of a crime and the search for these
individuals continues until now. Unconfirmed reports indicate that
law enforcement officials were able to catch one of the criminals.
Witnesses informed Epress.am that there was an automobile collision
on Myasnikyan Ave. in the vicinity of the zoo. Police have gathered
and it is reported that there was a dead body at the scene.
From: A. Papazian