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FSB detains Belgorod man with weapons cache

Russian FSB officers detained a Belgorod region resident who was storing two automatic rifles, ammunition, and explosives in his home.

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Belgorod region, Russia
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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:11 UTC
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FSB officers have detained a resident of Russia's Belgorod region after discovering a weapons cache in his home. During a search, security forces found a Kalashnikov assault rifle, a Czech CZ BREN 2 carbine, 90 cartridges, and gunpowder. The regional FSB did not specify where the weapons came from or why the man was storing them, but a criminal case has been opened for illegal possession of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. This incident occurs in a border region that has experienced frequent Ukrainian drone strikes and military activity.
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