Police arrest two in separate drug and firearms cases in Georgia

Police in western Georgia have detained two individuals in separate operations involving narcotics and illegal firearms, the Interior Ministry has said.

Officers from the Ministry’s Imereti Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man, identified only as N.K., on suspicion of possessing and preparing to distribute a large quantity of methadone. According to officials, investigators recovered 32 packages of the drug, allegedly prepared for sale, during a personal search and from locations indicated by the suspect.

The investigation is underway under articles 260 and 260¹ of Georgia’s Criminal Code, which carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment.

In a separate case, police detained a 67-year-old man, identified as M.M., for the alleged illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. A search of his home uncovered an automatic rifle, a hunting firearm, and 152 rounds of ammunition, the ministry reported.

This investigation is proceeding under Article 236 (part 3) of the Criminal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to six years.