A gunman has reportedly taken nine hostages in a microfinance organization office on Tsereteli Avenue. Vazha Siradze, the head of the Interior Ministry's Patrol Police Department, has released the information.
The head of the Patrol Police Department said that the investigation into the case had been launched, with the offender facing the charges of robbery and illegal storage of arms.
Vazha Siradze called on media outlets to refrain from broadcasting the special operation details live.
"Please, hold back from spreading unverified information," he said.
As for the assailant's requirements, they will become known later.