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Kamensk-Uralsky Court Orders Pretrial Detention of Truck Driver Over Alleged Attempt To Bring Weapons Into IK-47

Officials say an inspection at the colony uncovered weapons in a truck cab, prompting charges under Articles 222 and 222.1 of the Russian Criminal Code.

Overview

  • The Sinar District Court in Kamensk-Uralsky ordered Z.V. Chepalov held in custody until January 13, 2026, according to the Sverdlovsk region courts’ press service.
  • The ruling has not yet taken legal effect and may be appealed in the prescribed manner.
  • Prison officials reported finding an AK-pattern rifle with ammunition, a hand grenade, a deactivated pistol with two magazines, tactical gear, radios, and mobile phones.
  • The items were discovered in the cab of a truck that arrived at IK-47 to collect wood-processing materials.
  • Criminal cases were opened against the driver under Part 1 of Article 222 and Part 1 of Article 222.1 for unlawful handling of firearms and explosive substances.