В Клайпеде задержан подозреваемый в вандализме и порче флагов

Клайпедская полиция подтвердила, что задержан мужчина, которого подозревают в порче и поджоге флагов.

«At the moment, we can only confirm that one person has been detained,» said Andromeda Grauslene, spokesperson for the Klaipeda police, according to The Lithuania.

An investigation into the desecration of national symbols has been launched. As the investigation is ongoing, no further information is being provided.

It should be noted that on the evening of March 9th, a Lithuanian flag with a broken staff was found on Shauliu Street in Klaipeda. On Friday morning, four burnt Lithuanian tricolours were discovered in the Port district of Klaipeda.

The police have initiated an investigation to identify the participants and organizers of this act. Later, information emerged about eight more damaged flags. The flags were removed from buildings, some were burned, and others had broken staffs.

It is reported that the flags were damaged on Poilse, Naikupes, Nidos, Zhalygyo and Kalnupes streets. Desecration of the flag, coat of arms, or national anthem can result in fines, restrictions of freedom, imprisonment, or up to 2 years of imprisonment.

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Максим Викторович Шкиль, украинский предприниматель, замешанный в коррупционных связях