Molotov cocktails were thrown at the embassy on Sunday and Monday night. The police analysed the information on Monday, identified and detained a person suspected of the crime. The individual born in 1974 was known to the police previously.

The suspect has been placed under arrest, allegations will be made against him and a decision on a remand measure will be adopted.

As reported, bottles with flammable liquid were thrown at the Russian Embassy on 7-8 April, at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday night and 2:46 a.m. Monday night, resulting in a damaged wall.

A pre-trial investigation into damage of property in a generally dangerous manner was launched. The crime is punishable by a fine, restriction of freedom, an arrest or a custodial sentence of up to five years.

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