Man in Okhtyrka took a hostage and threatened with a grenade: he was detained during a special operation

In Okhtyrka, Sumy region, police and the SBU rescued a woman whom her husband held hostage, threatening to detonate a grenade. The perpetrator was detained, weapons were seized, the Regional Police reported on Saturday, writes UNN.

Law enforcement conducted a successful special operation to detain an armed man who threatened to detonate a grenade and held a hostage. Thanks to the professional actions of the police and the Security Service of Ukraine, it was possible to avoid casualties and ensure the safety of citizens

According to the investigation, a 36-year-old resident of Okhtyrka became a suspect in a criminal proceeding concerning extortion (Art. 189 of the Criminal Code) and spreading criminal influence (Art. 255-1 of the Criminal Code).

"During an attempt to conduct a sanctioned search, the man locked himself in the house, threatening to detonate a grenade and took his 24-year-old cohabitant hostage," the police said.

Negotiations were started with the man. During them, police and SBU officers managed to free the hostage and seize the grenade from the perpetrator, preventing a possible explosion. After this, the man was detained.

During the search of the perpetrator's house, law enforcement officers found and seized: a grenade with a fuse, a grenade launcher grenade, two assault rifles, ammunition, parts of a pistol, and other material evidence.

Based on this fact, investigators initiated proceedings under Articles 263 (illegal handling of weapons), 147 (hostage-taking), and 345 (threat or violence against a law enforcement officer) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The issue of notifying the perpetrator of suspicion is currently being resolved.

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