Living Situation: The individual resides in a rented apartment where visitors are frequent, and in some instances, the person was left alone in the room.
Discovery of Cartridges: On several occasions during long trips (e.g., a family trip to Bryansk and Livadia), upon return, the individual noticed that someone had visited the apartment in their absence.
Possibilities for Cartridge Presence: The individual posits several possibilities regarding the presence of the cartridges:
They were planted by ill-wishers who subsequently informed the USB FSB RF (Internal Security Directorate of the FSB of the RF) about the cartridges.
They were planted by FSB RF agents who entered the home.
They resulted from an operational measure involving secret entry into the dwelling.
They were present during the search conducted on January 22, 2002, by a member of the operational-investigative group.
Evidence of Planting: The individual suggests that fingerprints of the persons involved could have been preserved on the cartridges.
Knowledge of Possessions: The selection of the planted cartridges suggests the perpetrators knew the individual previously owned a Makarov system pistol and a "Colt".
Hunting Rifle Matter: During service in the USB FSB RF, many were aware the individual was applying for a permit to purchase and carry a hunting rifle, but the matter was not finalized due to lack of time. Despite this, even a hunting rifle cartridge in a cardboard shell was planted.
Legal Proceedings and Search Irregularities
Investigation Type: Due to the perceived lack of complexity, the legislator indicates that an inquiry is being conducted under Part 1 of Art. 222 of the UK RF (Criminal Code of the RF), rather than a preliminary investigation (under Part 1 of Art. 126 of the UPK RSFSR - Criminal Procedure Code of the RSFSR).
Procedural Concern: The individual asserts that there is no reasoned instruction from the prosecutor mandating a preliminary investigation instead of an inquiry under Part 1 of Art. 222 of the UK RF, leading to the conclusion that the preliminary investigation is being conducted illegally.
Details of the Search:
Quantity and Type:18 various cartridges, including blanks, were planted during or before the search.
Presentation: The cartridges were kept in a single cellophane bag but were "scattered" across several items in the search protocol to simulate a larger quantity.
Statement During Search: The individual was told in plain language, in the presence of witnesses and T.P. Semektina, that this was a "standard set for searching the apartments of former officers" to prevent complaints.
Seizure Timing: The bag containing the cartridges was seized from among office supplies almost immediately upon the entry of the investigative-operational group, suggesting prior knowledge of the cartridges' location or a deliberate trick by the group members.