On November 4th at 17:30, a resident of the city reported a fire in a residential building in the Kentron administrative district. Prompt action was taken as an opera group and firefighters from the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were dispatched to the scene, as reported by NEWS.am. Upon arrival, they discovered three individuals in the affected area, with two of them carrying fire extinguishers resembling aerosol cans. These individuals, wearing gas masks and helmets, were detained and transferred to the Rescue Service department in Kentron.

During the investigation, it was revealed that one of the young people had a “PM 49” tear gas canister and 145 cartridges for that particular type of tear gas. Furthermore, a search of another individual’s bag yielded personal documents and 139 cartridges for the same tear gas. The detained individuals claimed that they had been spray painting on the roof.

Following the discovery of these items, both the young people and the seized documents were handed over to the relevant authorities. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of quick response and coordination in case of emergencies like fires, as well as the need to comply with safety regulations while engaging in any activities that may pose a risk to public wellbeing.