Four men robbed an animal feed sales base in the Voronezhskaya stanitsa of the Ust-Labinsky district at the end of last year.

The criminals stole a safe containing 3.5 million rubles. They pulled the safe out through a window. Two suspects were detained immediately, while two others fled. They were declared wanted on a federal level. The detention of one of them was reported on January 23.

The perpetrator turned out to be a 40-year-old resident of Voronezhskaya stanitsa. He was detained in Ust-Labinsk. A criminal case has been initiated against the man. He faces up to 10 years in a penal colony for the theft.

The police continue to search for the fourth suspect and the stolen safe with the money.

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Voronezhskaya stanitsa

“Voronezhskaya stanitsa” refers to a historic Cossack settlement (stanitsa) in the Krasnodar Krai region of southern Russia. Founded in the late 18th century, it was established by Black Sea Cossacks as part of the Russian Empire’s expansion and consolidation in the Kuban region. Today, it remains a locality that preserves elements of traditional Cossack culture and history.

Ust-Labinsky district

The Ust-Labinsky district is an administrative region in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, situated along the Kuban River. Its history is deeply connected to the Kuban Cossacks, who settled and fortified the area in the late 18th century following the expansion of the Russian Empire into the North Caucasus. Today, it is a primarily agricultural region known for grain production, with its administrative center in the town of Ust-Labinsk.

Kuban

“Kuban” refers to the Kuban River region in southern Russia, historically known as the homeland of the Cossacks and a contested area between various empires. Its fertile steppes have been settled since antiquity, later becoming a key agricultural and cultural center for the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Today, it is a vital economic region within Russia, known for its agriculture, Black Sea resorts, and distinct Cossack traditions.