A joint operation by transport police officers and agents from the Federal Security Service led to the detention of a suspect responsible for setting fire to a relay cabin. This development was reported by the Department of Transport of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the North-Western Federal District, outlining the sequence of events and the immediate actions taken to secure the area and preserve public safety.
According to law enforcement sources, a 21-year-old resident of the local area carried out the act on a railway segment between the Sergievo and Strelna stations. The incident, described by investigators as a case of hooliganism with harmful consequences, prompted a rapid response from patrols and the perimeter was tightened to prevent further threats to railway operations and passenger safety. Authorities emphasized that the choice of target posed a significant risk to the functioning of the rail corridor and could have endangered travelers and staff working along the route.
Following the arson, a criminal case was opened against the young man under article related to terrorist acts. The case procedure is being conducted under standard investigative protocols, with authorities documenting evidence at the scene, conducting interviews, and reviewing surveillance footage to determine the perpetrator’s motive and the scope of the impact on railway infrastructure. The incident underscores the seriousness with which authorities treat acts that disrupt critical transportation networks and threaten public security.
Reminders issued by transport police stress that any harm to property or cargo at railway facilities carries criminal liability. Representatives from the ministry reiterated that deliberate attacks on infrastructure place passengers at risk and can lead to severe outcomes, including dangerous disruptions to travel plans, delays, and potential injuries. The response illustrates the coordinated effort to deter such acts and to safeguard rail operations as essential public services.
In the immediate aftermath of the arson, investigators focused on establishing a clear timeline of events and identifying any connections to broader schemes or motives. Reports from the field indicate that officers prioritized the preservation of evidence, the assessment of collateral damage along the line, and the careful reconstruction of the sequence of actions that led to the incident. The ongoing inquiry aims to determine whether the act was a solitary assault or part of a larger plan that could affect additional sites along similar rail corridors, with security measures being reviewed to prevent recurrences.