"Hexogen was transported from Ukraine through several countries, the investigation is currently considering two versions, said the Head of State Security Service of Georgia [SSSG] in the interview with Imedi TV.

"For security reasons, I cannot disclose all details today, but I will share what can be made public.

First, I would like to thank the employees of SSSG. Since arriving here, I have met many highly professional individuals who are extremely knowledgeable about their work. Their direct efforts, along with those of other agencies, led to the discovery of a powerful explosive substance.

Had it remained in Georgia and been used, the consequences would have been disastrous. Our employees deserve recognition for preventing such an outcome.

"Hexogen" was transported from Ukraine through several countries. The investigation is focusing on 2 main scenarios.

The 1st, and currently more plausible, is that the explosive was planned to remain in Georgia. The 2nd suggests it was intended for Russia – the driver’s testimony supports this. Nonetheless, we avoided a serious threat, as the risk was extremely high in both scenarios.

Had this substance stayed in Georgia and been used in the kinds of incidents we occasionally hear about - including criminal attempts - the consequences could have been severe. Any attempt to use Georgia as a transit corridor for such explosives poses a significant risk to our country", - said Mamuka Mdinaradze