As a result of inspection and oversight activities carried out by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, cases of illegal subsoil exploitation were recorded in the regions of Gegharkunik, Ararat and Syunik.

Gegharkunik Region

In the administrative area of Varser village, 131,203 cubic metres of volcanic sand deposits were excavated without the required authorization for subsoil use.

The damage caused to the state amounted to AMD 115,630,632.

In the administrative area of Noratus village, 20,972 cubic metres of basalt deposits were excavated without the required authorization for subsoil use.

The damage caused to the state amounted to AMD 18,902,930.

In the administrative area of Drakhtik village, 5,581 cubic metres of basalt-like gravel deposits were excavated without the required authorization for subsoil use.

The damage caused to the state amounted to AMD 5,397,328.

Syunik Region

In the administrative area of the city of Goris, 2,908 cubic metres of limestone-like mineral deposits were illegally excavated without the required authorization for subsoil use.

As a result of the excavation, an area of 996 square metres was degraded and an area of 246 square metres was littered.

The damage caused to the state amounted to AMD 2,201,180.

Ararat Region

In Masis community, 3,351 cubic metres of sand and gravel mixture were illegally excavated.

The damage caused to the state amounted to AMD 3,919,696.

According to calculations by the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the total damage caused to the state amounted to AMD 146,051,766.

Taking into account the factual circumstances established in each case and the presence of apparent elements of a criminal offence, the Inspection Body submitted reports to the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia concerning suspected criminal offences.