Kobakhidze commented on the arrest of security forces on charges of violence against protesters.

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze welcomed the arrest of five security officials accused of using violence against participants in pro-European protests in 2024. He stated that the state is obligated to ensure that such incidents do not go unpunished.

As reported by the Caucasian Knot, five former and current security officials have been detained in Georgia on charges of violence against participants in pro-European protests in 2024. Victims, activists, and opposition party representatives called the detentions a farce and an attempt to deceive the public. On May 9, all detainees were placed under arrest.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze commented on the arrest of five security forces accused of using violence against participants in pro-European protests. He said it was a burden that there were instances of violence by security forces, but no one was arrested for it, Georgia Online reported on May 9.

Kobakhidze noted that a total of approximately 30 protesters who had used violence in one way or another were detained, but it was unfortunate that none of the security forces who also used violence had been identified. "We were able to establish the elements of a crime, after which we acted with our characteristic high level of responsibility," Kobakhidze stated, adding that it is crucial to respond to any violation, and in this way, the state demonstrated its readiness to do so.

Kobakhidze also noted that a number of criminal cases have been opened, and it is now important to identify the perpetrators.