The Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Was Detained in Moscow with a Ban

Russian deputy governor arrested on drug charges, Kommersant reports

Yuri Petukhov, the former first deputy governor of the Novosibirsk region, has been arrested on drug charges, the Russian business daily Kommersant reported, citing sources.

The deputy governor of the Novosibirsk region was detained in Moscow with a ban

The former first deputy governor of the Novosibirsk region, Yuri Petukhov, was detained in the capital with drugs. Details are provided by the Telegram channel Mash.

Former Novosibirsk Vice Governor Detained in Moscow With Drugs

Former Novosibirsk Region Vice Governor Yuri Petukhov was detained in Moscow with narcotics, according to the Telegram channel Mash. At the time of his detention, the 58-year-old former official was reportedly under the influence of cocaine. During a search, law enforcement officers allegedly discovered several packages containing prohibited substances in his possession. According to the report, Petukhov admitted guilt and is cooperating with in…