In connection with the detention of the famous Russian performer Navai, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan sent an official diplomatic note. It contains a request to provide information about detained Russian citizens and to report their whereabouts. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The ministry's statement notes that making such requests within the framework of consular service is established practice. The ministry will also send a corresponding request to Kazakhstan's law enforcement agencies.
Circumstances of the detention
It is noted that on October 13, at the "Kordai" border crossing, the popular foreign performer Navai was detained while entering Kazakhstan. During an inspection of the car the rapper arrived in, a narcotic substance was found and seized.
He was arrested for two months in a drug smuggling case. This was also reported in information about the detention of the foreign performer in Zhambyl region.
Diplomatic note
The official diplomatic note from Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry is aimed at requesting information about detained Russian citizens and reporting their whereabouts. It is noted that making such requests within the framework of consular service is established practice, and the ministry will send a corresponding request to Kazakhstan's law enforcement agencies.