In Kherson detained the priest of the UOC who traded Russian weapons - the SBU (photo, video)

Law enforcement officers say the detainee searched for their clients through their own relationships, including in criminal circles. He estimated the cost of two IGLA MAS with components at UAH 115,000. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with the National Police, detained the rector of one of the temples of the UOC in Kherson region. He sold the weapons and ammunition underground, which remained after the invaders escaped from the Ukrainian counter -offensive.

This was reported today, September 26, in the SBU. Law enforcement officers documented that the cleric kept the enemy arsenals in 2 strokes. One of them is directly in the construction of the new UOC temple in Kherson. SBU staff detained him "on hot"-gradually documenting an attempt to sell two portable anti-aircraft missile complexes "Igla" with components. In the "supplement" to these MAZRK the priest "suggested" to buy ammunition for hand anti-tank grenade launchers RPG-7.

The cost of such means of damage was estimated by the seller at 115 thousand in UAH equivalent. "It is established that the person searched for his clients through his own relationships, including in criminal circles," the post reads. The sale of weapons, as noted in the SBU, could lead to exacerbation of the internal situation in Kherson, in particular through attempts by provocations from Russian special services.

During the inspection of the shroud in the construction of the new UOC church in Kherson, 5 shots and 2 powder charges for grenade launchers were seized. The second cross was equipped in the basement of the nine -storey building. There, the priest kept: "The defendant was now informed of the suspicion under Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal handling of weapons, combat supplies or explosives). The detainee faces up to 7 years in prison.