Police Officer Shot in Raids on ‘Thieves-in-Law’ Across Georgia
Georgian authorities arrested 34 individuals suspected of involvement in the criminal underworld during coordinated raids across Tbilisi, Kakheti, and Mtskheta-Mtianeti. These operations were carried out simultaneously by officers from the Central Criminal Police and various regional departments.
Details of the Arrests and Incident
- Over 30 people were arrested during the raids.
- Seven additional individuals were charged, including two prisoners, four people abroad, and one ‘thief-in-law’.
- Arrests target crimes punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
During the attempt to detain 52-year-old Mirza Aliyev in Kabali village, Lagodekhi Municipality, an officer was seriously wounded after Aliyev opened fire on the police. Aliyev was immediately killed at the scene.
“During an attempt to detain 52-year-old Mirza Aliyev in Kabali, an officer was seriously wounded in the chest after Aliyev opened fire on officers. Aliyev was eliminated on the spot.”
Political Connections
Goga Arabuli, a member of the opposition United National Movement (UNM), stated on Facebook that Aliyev was a former local politician affiliated with the Georgian Dream party in Kabali. A 2013 RFE/RL article identifies a person with the same name as a member of the Lagodekhi municipal council.
“Aliyev was a former Georgian Dream politician in Kabali.”
These raids reflect ongoing efforts by Georgian authorities to crack down on organized crime networks, often referred to as ‘thieves-in-law’.
Summary: Georgian authorities conducted nationwide raids arresting dozens connected to organized crime, during which a former politician opened fire, injuring an officer and was subsequently killed.
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