As a result of joint operative-searching and investigative activities of The Counterintelligence and Special operations Departments under State Security Service of Georgia members of a criminal group were detained on the fact of Illegal Handling of Nuclear Material. The officers of State Security Service of Georgia detained 3 citizens of Republic of Armenia and 3 citizens of Georgia.

The group members were planning to sell Nuclear Material Uranium (U238) for 200 million USD, when they were detained on the fact of the crime. The law enforcers found prefabricated container meant for the transportation of U238 (Uranium 238). Given the gamma ray emission, the identity of the source and radiological expertise report, the seized substance is dangerous for life and health. Investigation is in progress on the fact of illegal handling and selling of nuclear material. (Article 230, part I of the Criminal Code of Georgia which envisages from 5 to 10 years of imprisonment).

On April 16th, all six defendants were sentenced to imprisonment by Tbilisi City Court. Investigation is carried out Counter intelligence Main Investigative Division under State Security Service of Georgia.