Kyrgyzstan investigates how rapper Navai crossed the border with drugs

Tengrinews.kz — Kyrgyzstan’s Border Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding rapper Navai’s (Navai Bakirov) border crossing. The artist passed through the Ak-Zhol checkpoint on the border with Kazakhstan while carrying drugs, according to AKIpress.

“Based on the results of the investigation, if violations are identified, appropriate measures will be taken against the responsible officials in accordance with the law,” the Kyrgyz Border Service said.

What is known about Navai’s detention
Earlier, it was reported that the famous singer was detained on October 13 at the Kordai border checkpoint while entering Kazakhstan. During an inspection of the vehicle he was traveling in, a narcotic substance was found and seized. The operation was carried out by police together with border guards. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
The singer was scheduled to perform in Astana on October 14. However, the event was canceled or postponed indefinitely. The organizers cited technical reasons.
Who is Navai
Navai Bakirov (Navai) is a popular Russian rapper and singer of Azerbaijani descent who gained fame as a member of the duo HammAli & Navai, as well as the author of solo hits ("Pustite menya na tantspol," "Pryatki," "Devochka-voyna"). The singer has collaborated on projects or features with Kazakh artists, such as Jah Khalib.