Russian ‘spies’ arrested after ‘spraying chemical in soldiers faces when they were caught breaking into weapons factory’

THREE Russian ‘spies’ have been arrested after attempting to break into a weapons factory in Albania, local media reports. One of the invaders allegedly sprayed soldiers guarding the facility in the central town of Gramsh with chemicals during the break in. Albanian ArmyTwo Albanian soldiers were left in hospital following the attack[/caption] A physical fight then broke out between the Russians and Albanian guardsman, Albanian Daily News reported. Director of the Uzina e Municioneve factory, Lorenc Zani, said two Albanian soldiers were left hospitalised following the assault on Saturday evening. Kreshnik Ajazi, head of the Prosecution of Elbasan county, where the attack unfolded, confirmed to ABC three Russians had been arrested and are being investigated by anti-terror cops in the Balkan country. The three men allegedly hold Russian and Ukrainian passports. READ MORE WORLD NEWS STORIES EDGE OF DISASTER Russia 'moves military equipment into nuclear plant' amid fears of attack BLACK SEA BLAST Explosion rocks Russia’s Black Sea HQ in 'Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike' Photographic equipment was found and seized from the trio and photos of the plant were also found on memory cards. It is not clear why the men targeted the plant in Gramsh but military weapons are believed to be held inside. In a statement, the Albanian Ministry of Defence said: “An incident happened this evening at the Military Plant in Gramsh. “Three citizens with Russian and Ukrainian passports tried to enter the factory. Most read in World News DANGEROUS GAME Deranged Putin launches rocket attack on town situated NEXT to nuclear plant BUTCHERED Woman ‘stabs cheating husband to death before cooking his remains’ BUS TRAGEDY 15 killed and 22 injured after bus smashes into ambulance in Turkey ORCA HELL SeaWorld trainer screamed ‘my neck’s broken’ after being slammed by 6,000lb orca HORROR FIND Kids found dead in suitcases left decomposing for 4 YEARS as cops 'find family' HOTEL BLOODBATH At least 15 dead after Islamic militants storm Hayat hotel and open fire “The officers who were guarding the plant reacted immediately, but during the efforts to stop the 3 foreign nationals, two of our soldiers were injured, who are under the care of doctors at the trauma hospital in Tirana. “The foreign nationals have been detained by the authorities, while the investigations continue to clarify the circumstances of the event.” Reuters reported how during the period of Communist rule under Enver Hoxha, the Gramsh plant was used to produce the Russian type of the AK-47 rifle. But weapons have not been produced at the factory since 1993. Read More on The Sun ORCA HELL SeaWorld trainer screamed ‘my neck’s broken’ after being slammed by 6,000lb orca OH BABY I want to use my guilty pleasure baby name but people think I'm crazy Until 2004, the plant assembled and adjusted weapons, then up to last year the plant was used to dissemble weaponry. But the factory has remained guarded by the Albanian army, Albanian news site Telegrafi reported.