Tbilisi City Court Judge Mikheil Jinjolia has remanded in custody Giorgi Akhobadze, a doctor accused of acquiring and possessing a large quantity of drugs.

Akhobadze, who was detained on December 8, 2024, faces 8 to 20 years or life imprisonment. He also presented at the trial.

The doctor was charged under Article 260 of the Criminal Code, which includes illegal purchase and possession of large quantities of narcotic drugs.