Capital FM, Kenya
June 9 2006
7 including Artur brothers arrested
By Bernard Momanyi
Seven people including the Artur brothers have been arrested following
an incident at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where one of
them drew a gun at customs officials.
Police say Artur Margaryan had gone to the airport to receive his
brother and pulled out a firearm when asked to follow customs
regulations.
Authorities have now raided the residence of the Armenians in Runda
and detained 11 vehicles, including one bearing Government of Kenya
number plates.
In last night’s incident, trouble is said to have started when the duo
differed with Customs officials shortly before 9.30 pm.
Police were immediately called in and managed to arrest Margaryan and
his crew.
They were later led to their Runda residence when police commnced the
search in their premises.
Police Spokesman Gideon Kibunjah says a detailed statement of the
matter will be released once the raid is over.
The 7 are being held at the Gigiri Police Station.
The Armenian brothers prominently featured in the media three months
ago when they were branded mercenaries by former Roads Minister Raila
Odinga.
Margaryan has since sued the Lang’ata legislator for maligning his
name.