The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a statement regarding the protest planned for February 2, warning that blocking strategic or high-importance sites is a criminal offense under the law.
The ministry noted that information has been circulating on social media and various media platforms about planned demonstrations on major highways and roads.
“We would like to inform the organizers and participants of the protest that, according to the Georgian government’s Resolution No. 361 of October 23, 2024, on ‘Approving the List of Strategic and/or Specially Important Facilities,’ international highways are classified as strategic and/or specially important sites.
According to Article 222 of the Criminal Code, blocking such a site is punishable by up to two years in prison. If the offense is committed by a group, the punishment increases to two to four years of imprisonment.
We urge protest organizers and participants to refrain from illegal actions and to express their protest within the legal framework. Otherwise, the police will take all necessary legal measures,” the statement reads.
The ministry also clarified that strategic or specially important sites include international highways, major roads, and key entry and exit routes to the capital—areas where the protest is scheduled to take place.
