In Kyiv, a driver attached a fake mine to the roof of his car: what punishment awaits him.

According to ТСН: In the Shevchenko district of Kyiv, law enforcement discovered a driver who attached a mock anti-personnel mine to the roof of his Volkswagen car. The dangerous-looking object turned out to be made using a 3D printer.

The incident occurred recently when alarming calls started coming into the emergency line 102 from residents. They reported that a car was driving around the city with an imitation of an explosive on its roof. Due to the state of war, an investigative team and explosive ordnance disposal experts were urgently dispatched to the scene.

What the police found out

Law enforcement officials identified the driver. He turned out to be a 38-year-old resident of Kyiv, who independently made a model of the PFM-1 anti-personnel mine, better known as 'Petal,' using 3D printing and decided to 'decorate' his car.

'Even imitations or models of objects that can be perceived as dangerous in public places are unacceptable. Such actions lead to panic and distract emergency services,' law enforcement stressed.

What punishment awaits the 'joker'

The police drafted an administrative protocol against the driver for Article 173 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (petty hooliganism). The case materials have already been sent to court. Now the man faces a fine, community service, or even administrative arrest for up to 15 days.

Additionally, police explosives experts also inspected an object thrown into a subway car in Kyiv. Initially, it was thought to be a mine, but it turned out to be a filtering-absorbing box from a gas mask.

This case underscores the importance of caution due to the state of war in Ukraine. Misguided actions can lead not only to legal consequences but also to unwanted panic among citizens. Authorities urge everyone to exercise caution and not to jeopardize the safety of others.