A man was arrested in the Kyiv region for possession of an anti-tank grenade
In the Vyshhorod District of Kyiv Oblast, a domestic dispute within a family led to the unexpected discovery of a serious case involving illegal weapons. While responding to a domestic violence call, police officers discovered ammunition in the home and seized a firearm, the origin of which is currently being investigated. The man has been charged and faces up to seven years in prison.
The incident began with a domestic dispute when a woman contacted the police and reported that her husband, while intoxicated, was causing a disturbance and committing domestic violence. Law enforcement officers from the Vyshhorod District responded to the call and, while investigating the circumstances of the incident, uncovered findings far more serious than a mere domestic dispute.
While inspecting the property, police determined that the 54-year-old man was illegally storing a hand-held anti-tank grenade in his garage. This discovery prompted a more extensive search, as law enforcement officers decided to check whether there were any other dangerous items in the residence. During the search of the house, firearms were also discovered and seized; the legality of their origin is currently being determined. The man himself was detained in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and placed in a temporary detention facility.
After gathering initial evidence, investigators, under the procedural guidance of the Vyshhorod District Prosecutor’s Office, notified the suspect of his suspicion of illegally carrying, storing, and acquiring ammunition without the appropriate permit. The actions are classified under Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for up to seven years of imprisonment.
Separately, an administrative report was filed against the man for domestic violence, which will be forwarded to court for consideration. The investigation is currently ongoing, and law enforcement officials are determining the origin of the seized weapons and all circumstances surrounding their storage. This was reported by the Kyiv Regional Police.
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