Natia Turnava – Unfortunately, even in much more developed, traditional tourist markets, criminal cases occur

“I would like to express my deepest condolences to the parents and family of the deceased young foreigner, because it is a really sad case, we hoped to find her alive” – this is how the Minister of Economy Natia Turnava responded to the murder of Australian Shanae Brook in Tbilisi. “I know that our law enforcement agencies were very actively involved in the investigation, then the investigation is already underway in accordance with all the rules. I am absolutely sure that the investigation will yield results.

I agree that even one such case is damaging, because we want to be ideal, however, the ideal situation is nowhere to be found. Even in much more developed, traditional tourist markets, unfortunately, criminal cases occur.We will do our best to minimize this danger, but the fact is that it is unfortunate, very uncomfortable, but you see everything, we are doing our best to ensure that Georgia continues to host thousands of tourists, despite the epidemic and changing situation” – Turnava said.

The body of Shanae Brook was found on July 31, on the slope of Mtatsminda.