The driver of a Zeekr vehicle involved in a confrontation with security forces in Makhachkala has been detained, according to Dagestan’s Echo channel on Telegram.
According to reports, Timur Murtazaliev, 38, is accused of firing at security personnel in Makhachkala using a Zeekr 001. Prosecutors indicate he faces a possible prison term of up to 20 years. A criminal case has also been opened against him as an alleged drug dealer, under Article 317 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer, as stated by the Dagestan channel on Telegram.
Video footage released by the channel purportedly shows a suspected drug dealer and an accomplice lying on the tarmac, surrounded by law enforcement officers. The imagery is part of ongoing efforts to document the incident as investigators gather evidence and statements from witnesses and first responders.
Earlier, reports described an incident in which a driver of a black Zeekr attempted to run over two security guards who had attempted to detain him. It was noted that officers from the Drug Enforcement Agency were on duty at the time. Security personnel blocked the front of the vehicle and attempted to break its windows, but the driver accelerated and fled, leaving in an unspecified direction. Officers sustained injuries in the confrontation, and investigators are compiling a timeline of events and collecting physical evidence from the scene.
There has been ongoing public interest in identifying the Zeekr driver who fired on security forces in Makhachkala, with previous reports signaling that the person behind the wheel was known to authorities. Investigators continue to piece together details from surveillance footage, eyewitness accounts, and official statements to determine the full sequence of actions and any connections to other alleged criminal activity.
Authorities have urged the public to rely on official releases for confirmed information as the investigation proceeds. The incident underscores the complexities involved in rapid-response operations in urban settings, where vehicles can pose unpredictable threats, and where law enforcement must balance swift action with careful evidence collection. Updates are expected as more material from security service briefings becomes available, and as forensic examinations progress in collaboration with regional prosecutors.
At this stage, officials emphasize that the case remains under active investigation, with authorities focusing on establishing a complete narrative of the events, the motives behind them, and the potential links to organized crime or narcotics distribution networks. The public is reminded to await formal legal proceedings and to avoid drawing conclusions based on unofficial postings circulating on social platforms.
Citation: Echo of Dagestan, Telegram channel, and official statements from regional law enforcement authorities.