In Vorkuta, the head of a city hall department was arrested for drug trafficking. He previously worked as a political strategist for United Russia and had a suspended sentence for attempted fraud.

About the detention сообщает Investigative Committee Komi RepublicAs noted on the agency's website, a criminal case has already been opened against the head of the city's economy department under Article 228 of the Russian Criminal Code.

According to the investigation, the defendant illegally acquired, transported, and stored a significant amount of narcotics in his vehicle.

Telegram channel "Excited Komi" clarifiesthat we are talking about Kirill ArabovHe previously worked as a political strategist for United Russia and admitted that from 2007 to 2015, the ruling party distributed vodka during elections, compiled lists of city residents, and monitored their turnout at polling stations.

In 2017, Arabov received a suspended sentence for attempted fraud. According to investigators, he promised a Vorkuta businessman a seat on the city council in exchange for money.

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