Russian tourists in Abkhazia advised to exercise caution
Rosturizm made such advice after a robbery attack and murder of a tourist from Moscow in the Gudauta region of Abkhazia. The Russian Embassy urges to be vigilant, avoid deserted places and not to clarify relations with local residents, as well as not to leave children alone and keep personal belongings in sight.
If necessary, citizens of the Russian Federation can call the embassy in Abkhazia by calling the hotline +7 (840) 226-04-91.
On the fact of the murder of the Russian was opened a criminal case. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Abkhazia reported that law enforcement agencies in the investigation of the attack on Russian tourists and the murder of one of them are conducting proceedings against 20 people.
“As a result of the ongoing investigative and operational measures, suspects have been identified in the commission of this crime, but in the interests of the investigation, their data has not yet been disclosed,” the report said.
On July 11, in Abkhazia, Gudauta district, armed robbers attacked travelers from Russia, two couples with children. During the brawl from knife wounds killed Andrei Kabanov, a Russian citizen.
Source: tonkosti