Arsenal of weapons and ammunition seized from Vitebsk resident

August 18, Vitebsk / Sergey Kochetov - BELTA /. Law enforcement officers of the KGB Directorate for the Vitebsk Region have uncovered an illegal arsenal of weapons and ammunition belonging to a resident of the regional center, a BELTA correspondent was informed by the press service of the regional directorate. In total, over a thousand rounds of various calibers, six grenades, about 3 liters of black powder, 15 detonators, a Shpagin submachine gun, a smooth-bore hunting rifle, and two rifled weapons of the "M-98" and Mosin systems were discovered and seized in the apartment and at the dacha plot of the 27-year-old Vitebsk resident. In addition, individual parts and mechanisms for firearms were seized, including bolts, trigger mechanisms, magazines, and barrels. Currently, the entire arsenal has been sent for examination, based on the results of which a decision will be made on initiating a criminal case. The origin of the arsenal and the purposes of its storage will be established during the investigation. The maximum penalty provided for by the Criminal Code of Belarus for illegal trafficking of weapons, ammunition, and explosives is 7 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property, the KGB Directorate's press service reminded. For voluntary surrender of prohibited items, one can contact the KGB Directorate for the Vitebsk Region. Persons who voluntarily surrender weapons, ammunition, and explosives are exempt from criminal liability. -0-