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Brother of Narek Mkrtchyan Arrested on Suspicion of Drug and Illegal Weapon Possession
Julya
According to 24News reports, police have arrested Mkrtich Mkrtchyan, the brother of the newly appointed Armenian Ambassador to the U.S., Narek Mkrtchyan, on suspicion of possessing drugs and illegal weapons.
“Moreover, according to our information, during the police operation, he was in a ‘Mercedes’ vehicle with state number 01WM808 alongside a friend. At the time of the arrest, according to our source, the friend managed to escape, while the brother of the political figure was taken to the police station in Ejmiatsin,” the news outlet wrote.
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