Allegedly illegal border crossing: a serviceman detained by border guards during his vacation reported the circumstances of the incident
Kyiv • UNN
Soldier Vladislav Gerutsky told about his detention by border guards in Zakarpattia on suspicion of attempting to illegally cross the border. He denies the accusations and plans to seek legal counsel.
Soldier Vladislav Gerutsky, who came to Zakarpattia on vacation, was detained by border guards. He described the circumstances of the incident and noted that the consequences included a report on administrative violation.
Written by UNN with reference to Radio Liberty.
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Soldier Vladislav Gerutskiy claims that there was no mention of detention. Border Guard specialists “politely asked them to come with them for some additional interview”.
Since I didn't want any conflicts and thought it was something important, since the border was not far away, I agreed and came to Dilove. There I found out that I was detained for trying to cross the state border, 30 kilometers from the border in the village of Kvasy.
Later, the following happened:
When I was waiting at the detention center in Dilove, they wrote an administrative protocol stating that I was detained for trying to cross the border.
Vladislav Gerutsky promises that as soon as he returns to Kyiv, he will immediately turn to lawyers.
He noted that he had been issued an administrative protocol.
I was told that there would be a court in Rakhiv. This is a border-controlled area, but you don't need any permits to go on tourist routes there. Such permits are required in the border zone, 5 km from the border
Commentary of the State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko:
Administrative documents can be drawn up against individuals to bring them to justice. We send them to the court. The court determines the degree of responsibility for a person when certain circumstances are established.
Border guards act within their rights and powers; they take into account all information when communicating with a person, including other information when establishing the circumstances of their stay in the border area. Or possible attempts or actions - this is not only in relation to Vladyslav - it applies to all persons. This is reflected in the protocol. If there are sufficient grounds. The decision is made by the court.
