The identity of the man who had brought a donkey to the gates of the National Assembly of Armenia Monday has been found out.

He is Sevada Ghukasyan, 36, a resident of Achajur village of Tavush Province, and the aforesaid donkey is called "Zazo" in the village, shamshyan.com reported.

A suspicious drug was found in Ghukasyan’s possession, and the Yerevan Police are preparing a report in this regard.

Sevada Ghukasyan was released, whereas the donkey—before being handed over to him—was taken to an animal care center in Yerevan.