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One criminal was detained and three others were killed during the special operation against an armed group suspected of terrorism in Tbilisi, security administration deputy chief Nino Giorgobiani told reporters. 

Members of the criminal group were not citizens of Georgia, she said, adding that the surveillance of the suspects had been going on for several weeks, Interpressnews reported.

“Relevant measures are underway to establish criminal ties in order to fully identify members of this group within the framework of international antiterrorist cooperation,” Giorgobiani said.

No locals have been affected during the operation on Gabriel Salosi Street, Georgian interior ministry said in a statement.

The special operation started late on Tuesday evening and continued for more than 20 hours. Fire and explosions were heard. One Georgia special services serviceman was killed and four others were injured.

Overall, around 100 servicemen of the state security service and internal ministry participated in the operation.

“Patrol Police, in cooperation with the State Security Service protected the perimeter throughout the special operation in order to ensure safety of the local residents. Police conducted time- phased evacuation of the building dwellers. Law enforcers strictly monitored movement of the local residents along the perimeter. Every action of Patrol Police was directed to ensure safety of the citizens,” internal ministry said in a statement.

Georgian Prime Minister Georgiy Kvirikashvili said the residents of Tbilisi are not under threat and can move in the city freely.

“I also want to respond to speculation that the operation lasted too long. Our priority was to protect the security of the population. Everything was done so that there were no victims, and our special forces managed to do this. We saw special operations in other countries when they break down buildings. We have a different style, and I want to thank everyone who, at the cost of his life, achieved this result,” Kvirikashvili said.

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