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After additional investigations, attracting experts, detailed inspections of the scene and damaged property, it was found that all damage may have been hit by an unidentified sharp object by bus windows. The firearms were not found.
The criminal offense is identified. Pre-trial investigations are underway.
According to the police, the incident was registered in the bus park on Monday at 6:15 p.m. Police were reported to have accessed a bus park in the bus park where the bus windows were damaged by cutting a wire fence.
Later, 25 bus windows were broken. According to Vilnius Public Transport Company “Vilniaus Vērasis Transporta” estimates, the loss could be approximately 20-30 thousand euros.
It has already been reported that six public buses were damaged in Vilnius and Vilnius districts, believed to be fired from pneumatic weapons.
According to Vilnius County’s Chief Police Commission, the capital city police have opened a pre-trial investigation after the side glass had been broken on June 23-28 in Vilnius and Vilnius districts.
“The investigation has obtained evidence that criminal activities may have been committed by shooting on buses from a passing vehicle using pneumatic weapons,” a police statement said.
Searches of the residences of suspects in the city and district of Shalchininki yielded illegally stored pneumatic weapons and drugs.
The police did not provide details of the suspects or their motives.
The use of pneumatic weapons, often powered by compressed air or gas, can cause significant damage, notably to glass. While not firearms, they can still be risky and their misuse can led to criminal charges. Incidents involving vandalism of public property, such as buses, can disrupt essential services and incur considerable repair costs for transport authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a pneumatic weapon?
- A pneumatic weapon is a type of firearm that uses compressed air or gas to propel a projectile, such as a pellet or BB. They are distinct from conventional firearms that use gunpowder.
- What are the potential consequences of damaging public property?
- Damaging public property, including buses, is a criminal offense that can result in fines, restitution for damages, and possibly imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense and local laws.
- What is a pre-trial investigation?
- A pre-trial investigation is the initial phase of a criminal case where law enforcement gathers evidence, identifies suspects, and determines if ther is sufficient evidence to bring charges against someone.
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