Police arrest 9 people at rally against arrival of Astoria Grande from Sochi in Batumi

According to the participants in the rally in Batumi port, the law enforcement officers arrested about 9 people. In the port of Batumi, where citizens are protesting the entry of the cruise liner Astoria Grande from Sochi, there were several clashes between the participants in the rally and the law enforcement officers.

The cruise liner Astoria Grande was met with a protest in Batumi port. Citizens and representatives of opposition parties are holding a demonstration near the port.

Citizens started gathering late at night. A large number of police officers are mobilized and iron dams are installed on the spot.

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