Russian border guards arrest two for illegal fishing attempt in Araks River
11:44, 3 October 2017
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Russian Federal Security Service border guards stationed in Armavir checkpoint department have arrested two people.
The FSB said the state border protection alarm signaled a trespassing, and the border guards – jointly with local police – discovered two people who dug under the alarm system, trespassed the barrier towards River Araks for illegal fishing.
Police found a boat and various fishing equipment in possession of the two arrested individuals, who lacked any documentation or permits.
Both have been handed over to Armenian police for further proceedings.