The National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia uncovered a case involving preparations for acts of terrorism by a group of individuals, the NSS press office reports.

It was revealed that, over the course of the current year, five individuals and several others whose identities have yet to be determined prepared for an explosion and other actions that posed a threat to the public in Armenia. They also planned to break into various Armenian state and other buildings in an attempt to disrupt the activities of Armenian authorities.

The five individuals involved in this criminal group have been prosecuted and charged. They have been placed in custody as a preventive measure.

Additionally, authorities conducted searches in connection with this case. During these searches, various items were discovered, including firearms, ammunition, a signal explosive device, a signal rocket launcher device, a flying device, two gas cylinders designed to be attached to this device, two sharp tools, a container filled with ammunition fragments, a bulletproof vest, military uniforms, a targeting device, handcuffs, telecommunication devices, video surveillance equipment, computers, mobile phones, electronic drives, around a dozen closed boxes containing Armenian and Russian communication operators, unused phone cards, a solar battery, notebooks with various notes, documents related to preparations for a terrorist attack, and more.

The criminal group had planned to acquire first aid supplies for their criminal activities and to relocate their families to Georgia. Their actions included detailed plans to seize buildings, leaving symbols at the attack sites, predetermined locations of static objects, a sequence and procedure for carrying out these actions, distributing leaflets, and engaging others in their activities. The investigation into this criminal group is ongoing.