In Russia, the number of crimes committed with weapons and explosives increased by 50 percent in the first month of the year compared to the same period last year. TASSWith reference to the materials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to the data of the institution, “In January 2023, 611 crimes were committed using weapons, ammunition, explosives, explosives or counterfeit devices, which is 49% more than a year ago.”
In addition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that the largest increase in such crimes (4,100%) was recorded in the Belgorod region, with the Bryansk and Kursk regions (1,300% and 1,233%, respectively) taking the second and third places. . In addition, Moscow (533%) and Buryatia (400%) took place in the top five.
According to the Ministry, the number of crimes related to the illegal circulation of weapons (1.6 thousand) increased by 2.4%, and the number of detected cases of theft and extortion of weapons, ammunition, explosives increased by 16.7% compared to January last year. . and devices (56 offenses).
Law enforcement officials announced that a significant increase in crime in the Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions was associated with shelling from Ukraine.
On January 1 this year, the Ministry of Interior reported the number of crimes using weapons and explosives during the 11 months of 2022. augmented In Russia by a third compared to 2021.