As reported earlier, the criminal case has been initiated due to Armenian football players disrespectful actions towards the State Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan under the articles 283.2.3 (Inciting national, racial, social, or religious hatred and enmity committed by organized group) and 324 (Violation of the National Flag or the State Emblem of the Republic of Azerbaijan), the investigation was entrusted to Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Prosecutor General’s Office told APA.
In connection with these actions, administrative proceedings were initiated under Article 388-1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses by the relevant decision of the Prosecutor General's Office. By the court's decision, administrative arrest for ten days was imposed on the individuals.
According to the Prosecutor General's Office, since the punishment period of those persons has ended today, they were released and accompanied by the employees of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, their crossing was ensured through the “Lachin” border checkpoint to the Republic of Armenia in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan.