ArmInfo. A criminal case has been opened regarding the water poisoning in the Tsav village watershed. This was reported in a statement by the RA Investigative Committee.
According to a source, the water poisoning was caused by illegal mining and exploration activities in the village area. During the preliminary investigation of the criminal case opened by the RA Investigative Committee, evidence was obtained indicating that Vardenis residents L.A., K.M., and G.M. were illegally conducting mining and exploration work in undeveloped mines near the Tsav village watershed, using hand-held drilling tools. At the scene of the incident, clothing, various construction tools, explosives, and sacks of ore were found and seized at a distance from the drinking water source.
Based on extensive evidentiary and other procedural actions conducted within the criminal case, as well as factual data obtained from information received from the National Security Service and petitions from investigators, the prosecutor decided to initiate criminal proceedings against K.M., G.M., and L.A. under Part 2 of Article 335 of the Criminal Code (illegal circulation of ammunition and other materials, devices, and objects) and Part 1 of Article 383 of the Criminal Code (violation of requirements for the storage or use of mineral resources). One of them has been arrested.
The preliminary investigation of the criminal case is ongoing.
As a reminder, on August 14, mercury levels in drinking water in the village of Tsav in the Syunik region of Armenia exceeded the maximum permissible concentration. The inspection was prompted by a local resident's complaint to the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention. He reported noticing a metallic mass in the tap water in his apartment.
Specialists took a water sample, and laboratory testing revealed mercury levels exceeding the maximum permissible limit. Subsequently, repeat samples were taken at four locations, including directly from the water source and in residents' homes. The results of the repeat testing also confirmed mercury levels exceeding the permissible limit. However, no cases of poisoning among village residents were reported.
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