Armenia: Discovery of a Conspiracy to Seize Power

The Armenian National Security Service arrested eight individuals today, Thursday, on suspicion of attempting to violently seize power. The press service of the National Security Service stated in a press release that "members of the National Military Organization (The Crusaders) reached an agreement to take over power using the weapons in their possession and through violence that poses a danger to life or public health." According to security authorities, eight people have been arrested, although their names were not disclosed, nor was there any mention of the type of weapons they were using.