STATEMENT OF RA POLICE

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28 March, 2008

Due to preventive measures of the RA Police 21 people have been
detained /21 in Yerevan and 9 in marzes/ since the lifting of the
state of emergency.

Five people are under arrest. Two of them were released according
to their signatures. Administrative penalty has been imposed on 68
people this month.

The Police have found and confiscated 4 hand-guns, 12 rifles, a
self-firing, 111 grenades, 6 explosives, 3 mines, an optic device,
and 2936 bullets of different calibers.

At the same time some RA citizens handed over 6 guns, 9 rifles,
2 self-firings, 133 grenades, 3 hand -made explosives, 5 mines and
690 8 bullets of different calibers.

The participants and organizers of the so-called "political walks" and
"political readings" were taken to different police subdivisions. They
were explained the "illegal" actions and violence they had committed.

Their direct participation in mass disorders is specified.

The RA Police is determined to take adequate steps against any unlawful
and anti-social action aimed at upsetting the constitutional order
in the country. We call for sobriety and prudence.