Man involved in explosion at Ukrposhta detained in Kyiv«

Man involved in explosion at Ukrposhta in Kyiv detained

In Kyiv, law enforcement officers detained a man involved in the explosion at the Ukrposhta branch“, The day before.
According to the of the capital's police, According to preliminary investigation, the suspect made “souvenirs” from ammunition, He engraved them and mailed them to customers.

One of these «objects» exploded during transport, causing fire and damage at a Ukrposhta branch“.

Progress of the investigation

Explosive experts, the investigative team and experts were working at the scene.
The police identified the sender - it was resident of Kyiv, who was selling items that looked like military artefacts.

Currently, the man detained. It is prepared for him suspicion under Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - illegal handling of weapons, ammunition or explosives.

Police commentary

«Any interference with ammunition or explosives is dangerous and prohibited by law. Such actions can have fatal consequences not only for the craftsman himself, but also for bystanders,» the Kyiv police said.

Law enforcers urged citizens not to buy “souvenir” items made of ammunition and to report such cases to the line 102.