Two suspects in the preparation of the terrorist act were detained in Transnistria. This was reported in the investigative committee of the unrecognized republic.
According to the department, the detainees acted under the direct control of the SBU. The identities of those with whom they were in collusion have not yet been established. The purpose of the sabotage group was to kill representatives of the PMR authorities.
The investigation believes that the suspects planned to blow up a car on a busy street in the center of Tiraspol.
“To achieve this goal, the participants of the criminal group prepared a car of Pridnestrovian registration, stuffed with explosives with damaging elements. During the operational and investigative measures, the vehicle was seized and neutralized”says in message.
A number of examinations follow. The suspects are planned to be charged under articles of espionage, treason, preparation for a terrorist attack, preparation for the murder of two or more persons, illegal trafficking in explosives.
Earlier it was reported that a terrorist attack in Transnistria was supposed to be arranged by a resident of Odessa. He conducted training under the supervision of curators from the SBU.
