It was formed on the basis of the Investigative Committee at the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation. It began operations on January 15, 2011. It refers to state paramilitary organizations that have the right to acquire combat hand-held small arms and edged [[weapon]]s. Vested with the right to conduct a preliminary investigation. The Investigative Committee of Russia, as well as the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation, provides for [[military]], [[law enforcement]] and civil public services. | It was formed on the basis of the Investigative Committee at the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation. It began operations on January 15, 2011. It refers to state paramilitary organizations that have the right to acquire combat hand-held small arms and edged [[weapon]]s. Vested with the right to conduct a preliminary investigation. The Investigative Committee of Russia, as well as the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation, provides for [[military]], [[law enforcement]] and civil public services. |