PanARMENIAN.Net - A suspect has been arrested and handed over to the investigative body as part of the criminal proceedings launched over a recent murder in Merdzavan, Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports. The arrest followed large-scale joint operations by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Service. Investigators are conducting further procedural actions to establish the full circumstances of the case and to locate the murder weapon, an assault rifle. Given the high public interest, the committee will continue to provide updates on the investigation within the limits permitted by law. Note: A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court by a legally binding verdict.