Minister Confirms ‘Police Operation’ in Kodori

Education Minister Kakha Lomaia said a police operation is underway in troubled Kodori gorge, where the rebellious paramilitary group Monadire (Hunter), led by warlord Emzar Kvitsiani, is based.

“A planned police operation is underway with the aim to restore constitutional order in Kodori,” Kakha Lomaia told Rustavi 2 television.

“I am not in the position to talk about details of this operation. Our goal is not to destroy someone, but those who defy will be demolished,” he added.

He said that the paramilitary group now has only two options: “They will either surrender arms, or they will be liquidated.”

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