YEREVAN, JULY 1, ARMENPRESS. The Investigative Committee of Armenia continues the preliminary investigation on the illegal acquirement, possession and transportation of firearms and ammo by a number of persons.

The committee’s announcement reads : “ Considering the public interest we inform that on July 1 raids were carried out in several addresses, and as a result different documents and materials were confiscated. In addition, 469 5.45mm, 10 7.62mm and 9 5.6mm caliber cartridges were discovered and confiscated.

 The owners of the apartments where the ammo was found are under arrest.

Investigation continues.

Earlier in June the Investigative Committee said political activist Zhirayr Sefilyan was arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearms. 9 others are involved in the case. The location of 1 is unknown; he is currently wanted by the Police.