01/02/24
Far-right activist, blogger to be interviewed in case on attack threats
The Georgian State Security Service on Wednesday said it would summon Beka Vardosanidze, a far-right activist and blogger with pro-Russian sentiments, as part of its ongoing investigation over emails that threatened use of explosives against public venues and events over a recent period.
Citing “extensive investigative and operational efforts”, the agency said it had determined the threatening messages containing “terrorist content” had been sent from “a specific individual's email” to various state agencies, indicating plans for attacks using explosive devices.
It said the emails, sent to official addresses of the SSS, the Tbilisi Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the domestic Imedi TV channel, detailed alleged placement of explosive devices in the city's Bassiani nightclub and Rati Bar, as well as the stage area for New Year's Eve celebrations on central Rustaveli Avenue, along with surrounding locations and vehicles.
During searches conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Centre of the SSS in Vardosanidze's flat and garage following a court ruling, electronic devices were seized for further examination and expert analysis, the agency said, and noted the individual would be summoned as a witness for an interview.
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