The police explained the reasons for the detention of Navalny
It will be drawn up for violations in the organization of the rally and disobeying the police.
Moscow. June 12. INTERFAX.RU — Opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained by police, his attitude will be drawn up administrative reports, reported “Interfax” on Monday in a press-service of the Moscow Central Directorate of police.
“Alexei Navalny, posted on the Internet calls you to move with Sakharov Avenue, where there is the event of the opposition, agreed by the mayor of Moscow — on Tverskaya street for participation in uncoordinated protests, detained by police and is currently being delivered to the police Department for drawing up protocols on administrative offences, which will be submitted to the court for decision”, — said the press service GU MVD in Moscow.
According to the press service, the protocols would be provided “under part 8 of article 20.2 (“Repeated violation of the rules of organization of meetings”) and 19.3 (“disobedience to a lawful order of a police officer”) of the administrative code of the Russian Federation”.
Previously, the wife of opposition leader Yulia Navalny said that he was detained at an entrance of own house.
Late last night Navalny on its website published a call to organize a peaceful procession on the Tver in the Russia Day on June 12. Previously, the Moscow authorities allowed to hold a rally on Sakharov Avenue, but, according to the politician, he has failed to negotiate with the contractors about installing stage and sound equipment. He referred to the fact that contractors are not allowed to cooperate with him in the city administration.
Moscow authorities have called a provocation the decision to postpone action on Tverskaya, but promised that they would not impede the participation of the opposition in the festivities if they come without posters and slogans.