31/07/2010 12:43
Police Report: double-digit decline in crimes with use of firearm
The successful activities of police officers resulted in double-digit decline in crimes committed with use of firearms for the period of the first six months of 2010 in comparison with the same period of 2009. In particular, in the reported period in 2009 there were registered 56 cases, while in 2010 – 23 cases.
Number of suspects brought to account and prosecuted increased by 23,6%. Of these 11,6% are women. Number of women, committed crimes, increased by 24,1%.
147 offenders were foreigners (in 2009’s reported period this number was 90), of these 73 are from the CIS countries.