10 May 2004, 15:33
Aslan Abashidze's companions hunted in Adjaria
Arrests of closest companions of Aslan Abashidze, the ex-head of the autonomy, continue in Adjaria. Tariel Khalvashi, the former head of the Kobuleti district, was arrested in his house right after Brigadier General Roman Dumbadze, reported the Georgian media.
Criminal proceedings were instituted against Khalvashi already a month ago, informed Deputy State Minister of Georgia Gigi Ugulava. He is charged with buying arms illegally and distributing them among the population.
Source: REGNUM News Agency