Yerevan Police Department officers have apprehended Norayr Piloyan, a 39-year-old “thief in law” known by his nickname Koncho, in suspicion of possession of narcotics.

The man is a local of the Aragatsotn Province. Officers found a knife and a substance resembling opium in his possession.

Piloyan has been placed under arrest and an investigation has been launched, police said.