Abkhaz separatists, Russian occupants rob locals in Gali district
September 5th, 2009 20:51
Seven microbuses were robbed on the separatist-controlled territory in the village of Tagiloni in Gali district on Saturday morning. Drivers of three microbuses could escape. The robbery occurred on the only road, the local population has to pass when going to Zugdidi district of Samegrelo Region by bus. The Abkhaz separatists and Russian occupants were traditionally acting together. They seized money, cell phones and jewelry from the passengers. The occupants forced all the passengers to go out of the buses and lie down on the ground during the robbery.
No casualties have been reported in consequence of the robbery, although several passengers have been beaten. Despite the strict control by the occupants, the escaped drivers were able to take some of the passengers to Zugdidi town.