In Pervouralsk, authorities have placed a family under state protection after receiving a disturbing delivery: a pig’s head accompanied by a photo of a man. The incident was reported to press services by officials tied to the regional police command, who emphasized that the situation is being treated with utmost seriousness.
Law enforcement confirmed that the family is now under continuous security, with guards monitoring the residence around the clock. Two criminal cases have been opened in connection with the events, including charges of extortion and threats against the relatives of the man at the center of the matter. Investigators are pursuing several lines of inquiry as they work to identify all participants involved in the intimidation campaign.
The authorities have stressed that the matter remains under close supervision, and they noted that one suspect had previously been detained in relation to related activities. The ongoing investigation is described as a high priority, with additional steps planned to stabilize the living situation of the affected family while extending protection measures as needed.
The timeline of events in Pervouralsk shows a rapid escalation. The family head reported that upon returning to the apartment rented by another individual, he discovered what appeared to be a drug-related laboratory concealed within the premises. The tenant happened to be away at the time, but the discovery set off a chain of alarming threats directed at the owner and his relatives. The pharmacy was contacted to report shortages in a certain substance, adding to the tension surrounding the incident.
Within hours, the owner’s relatives began receiving violent threats from anonymous individuals. The messages included assurances that harm would befall his daughters and that his wife would be assaulted. A chilling symbol appeared in one of the threatening acts: a pig’s head with a photo of a man affixed to it and secured by a knife. Security measures were then tightened as the threats escalated and the family sought protection from authorities.
Earlier reporting stated that a Crimean citizen involved in hemp cultivation had run afoul of law enforcement, with the case drawing attention to how fringe criminal activity can intersect with more serious offenses. The current Pervouralsk case, however, is treated as a standalone and is being pursued with urgent resources to safeguard those affected and to hold the responsible parties accountable.