Security Service Says '17 Terrorism Acts Foiled in Kyrgyzstan in 2016'

AKIPRESS.COM - 17 terrorism acts were prevented in Kyrgyzstan in 2016, Deputy Chairman of theNational Security Service (GKNB) Rustam Mamasadykov said.

Additionally, the security services clamped down on 27 extremist organizations over 2016, Mamasadykov said during the joint meeting of the 2 parliament committees on April 18. 72 people wereheld criminally liable for terrorism and extremism, the GKNB deputy chief said.23 firearms, over 8,000 bullets, 1,500...