A Nizhny Novgorod resident was charged with illegal possession of weapons and ammunition.

      On June 8, 2026, at 18:48, Incidents A resident of the Nizhny Novgorod region was caught for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition, the press service of the regional FSB reported. According to the security agency, several units of firearms, 71 cartridges, three magazines for ammunition, and half a kilogram of gunpowder were seized from the man. The investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Dzerzhinsk has opened a criminal case (part 1 of article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). During the investigation, the court prohibited him from certain actions. Security forces are establishing possible accomplices of the suspect. It was previously reported that two Glock pistols and explosives were seized from a resident of Vyksa. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.