Central Asia (KZ) — Russian rapper Navai Bakirov was detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of drug smuggling. This was reported by the Zhambyl region police department.
According to the police, the perpetrator was detained on October 13 at the Kordai border checkpoint at the entrance to Kazakhstan.
On October 12, the rapper had a concert in Bishkek.
When checking the car in which the singer was driving, law enforcement officers discovered and seized a narcotic drug.
“A criminal case has been opened on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling. The suspect was placed in a temporary detention center. A pre-trial investigation is underway. Other information is not subject to disclosure,” the police said.
Navai had a concert scheduled for October 14 in Astana.
Navai Bakirov is a Russian rapper and singer of Azerbaijani origin, known for the duet HammAli & Navai.
