Mass brawl prevented in Khabarovsk

August 31, 2011 the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the Far Eastern Federal district reported that it was possible to prevent a mass clash between the group local youth and "one of the national diasporas " (which one, in law enforcement agencies do not specify).

On August 27, 2011, a conflict broke out between representatives of these groups, to complete which was decided in a few days by making an appointment in the center Khabarovsk. The police officers learned about what was being prepared, and the "shooter" in area of ​​Leningradskaya street and sports and entertainment complex "Platinum Arena" came at the same time as its participants.

" About eight in the evening, streams began to flow into the square, located small groups of young people. When their number exceeded 50 people, the parties to the conflict started negotiations. The tension grew and when it reached its climax, the operatives decided to prevent physical clash of the parties, which could develop into riots , "- noted the head of the Center for Combating Extremism of the head office for the Far Eastern Federal District Viktor Dmitruk.

Police and special forces detained more than 30 active participants. This students of Khabarovsk higher and secondary technical educational institutions aged from 17 to 25 years old. Many of the detainees had previously been brought to trial more than once. responsibility.

"The matter is currently under investigation and verification, the issue of initiating a criminal case under Article 213 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is being considered (hooliganism).

Sources

• wall to wall // Interfax. 2011. August 31.