Last night in Rivne, a 43-year-old man in a state of extreme agitation threatened to detonate two grenades during a document check. The police held three hours of negotiations, after which the man abandoned his intentions. The ammunition was seized and no one was injured.
The incident in the centre of Rivne: how it happened
Last night, in the heart of Rivne, police detained a 43-year-old man who pulled out a grenade, pulled out a receipt and threatened to blow it up during a document check. National Police officers promptly arrived at the scene and immediately began negotiations with the attacker.
Three-hour negotiations: police actions
The negotiations lasted over three hours. The police officers showed restraint and professionalism, persuading the man to abandon his intentions. After successful negotiations, law enforcement officers seized both grenades.
Consequences and reaction of law enforcement agencies
According to the National Police, no one was injured in the incident. The man has been detained and faces criminal liability for bomb threats and illegal possession of ammunition.
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