The SBU CI officers exposed an organized group on illegal sale to foreigners of munitions components of Ukrainian military units.

According to preliminary investigation, the ex-head of one of the defense enterprises, as well as former and current servicemen are involved in the deal. The involved persons tried to establish a scheme for the sale of property stolen from the warehouses of Ukrainian military units

SBU officers detained four offenders in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia while selling components for the combat helicopters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to a foreigner.

During the searches at the places of residence and work of the involved persons, aircraft components and spare parts for armoured vehicles of unknown origin were found.

Notices of suspicion are planning to serve to all members of the organized group.

Within the framework of initiated criminal proceedings under Part 1 Art. 333 and Part 1 Art. 410 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine the investigations are under way.