Three detainees released after Batumi arrests, eight remain in custody

Three of the 12 individuals arrested in Batumi yesterday have been released on written notice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed to the GPB First Channel.

Eight individuals remain in custody under administrative detention, accused of petty hooliganism and disobedience to police officers. Meanwhile, Mzia Amaglobeli, founder and director of the media organization Batumelebi, faces charges under Article 353 of the Criminal Code for assaulting a police officer.

Amaglobeli was initially arrested during a protest near the main police department in Batumi, later released on written notice alongside three others, but subsequently re-arrested.