New details have emerged in the investigation into explosive material brought into Georgia from Ukraine, which were discussed at today’s briefing held at the State Security Service of Georgia [SSSG].

"Two citizens of Ukraine have been detained in possession of 2.4 kg of hexogen. The substance entered Georgia via Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey. Following the arrests, a series of investigative and operational measures were carried out within the next 36 hours.

The evidence indicates the driver of a Mercedes truck received the explosive from Ukraine`s Security Service. This detail is also supported by testimony from one of the detainees, who claimed he was tasked with delivering the substance into Georgia and handing it over to a specific person.

Despite the detainee indicating in testimony about the explosive material`s final destination that it was supposed to go to the Russian Federation and, according to him, the so-called `Operation Spiderweb 2` was to be carried out there, the investigation and other operational materials at this stage show only one final location: a residential building in Tbilisi’s Avlabari district.

Therefore, alongside other investigative directions, we are actively working to establish whether there is a connection between this case, the October 4 elections, and the plans announced by radical groups", - said the SSSG representative at the briefing.