**Police Arrest 7 People Over Violent Protests**
The police have arrested 7 people in connection with violent protests that took place on November 28, 2024. The protests were held on Rustaveli Avenue near the Parliament building and turned violent.
According to the police, the arrested individuals are accused of organizing and leading group violence, as well as participating in it. They are: I.A., T.G., I.M., G., G., Z.C., V.K., and another person with the same last name and birth year 1974.
The police also searched the homes and offices of 6 people as part of their investigation. The searches were conducted on December 4, and police removed various items as evidence, including helmets, air guns, pyrotechnics, computer equipment, and Molotov cocktails.
**Investigation Underway**
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating the violent incidents under Articles 225 and 239 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. These articles make it punishable by up to 9 years in prison to organize or lead group violence, or to participate in it.
Additionally, the police are also investigating criminal acts committed by violent groups under Articles 187 and 353 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. This is a separate investigation that involves 6 people and carries a penalty of up to 7 years in prison.
**Police Promise Action**
The police have promised to take action against anyone who commits illegal actions during protests. According to Teimuraz Kupatadze, director of the Central Criminal Police Department, “any illegal action will be followed by an appropriate legal response from the police.”
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