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Belarusian journalist Alexandrov probed for involvement in criminal case - investigators
Previously, the journalistâs colleagues reported that Alexandrov went out of contact on January 12, he is currently in the Oktyabrsky police department of Minsk
MINSK, January 13. /TASS/. Belarusian journalist Andrei Alexandrov, apprehended earlier by the Belarusian law enforcement, is currently probed for involvement in violations of public order, tut.by reported Wednesday citing the Investigative Committee spokeswoman Yekaterina Garlinskaya. The mentioned citizen was apprehended because he is being probed for involvement in blatant violation of public order. His current status is a suspect, the spokeswoman said.
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Previously, the journalist’s colleagues reported that Alexandrov went out of contact on January 12. He is currently in the Oktyabrsky police department of Minsk.