“ARMENIA IS A COMMITTED PARTNER IN THE VITAL WORK OF COMBATING TERROR”
Support A1+!On Friday, April 15, Mr. Armen Barseghyan was taken to the United States from Armenia to face charges for his alleged involvement in a plot to smuggle arms into the U.S.
A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office said, on Saturday, that Mr. Barseghyan will appear in court this week, along with 20 other defendants that have been indicted in connection with this case.
This case highlights the cooperation on law enforcement issues which is developing between the U.S. and the Republic of Armenia.
The Embassy commends the continued professionalism of the Armenian authorities who have been instrumental in supporting this ongoing investigation. In particular, the Embassy expresses their appreciation for the support of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia and the direct engagement of the Director of Armenia's National Security Service. Suspects were apprehended before any weapons were transferred from Armenia.
It is mentioned in the announcement of the Embassy that “The United States and the Republic of Armenia are working together to stop the proliferation of weapons. Armenia is a committed partner in the vital work of combating terror”.
