Several people were arrested near the “Freedom Square” metro station, according to participants in a protest. They claim that police have been stopping citizens coming out of the Freedom Square and Rustaveli metro stations, conducting searches, and making arrests as they head towards the protest.
Protesters have expressed their outrage, claiming that one young person was saved from being detained. According to law enforcement officials, the purpose of the searches was to remove any illegal items from those found carrying them. The situation reflects the growing tension surrounding the ongoing protests in Georgia, as authorities take stricter measures in response to the demonstrations.