Russian minister and his assistant detained

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Law enforcement officers have arrested the Health Minister of the Altai Republic, Sergei Kovalenko, Report informs, citing TASS.

A source in the region's law enforcement agencies confirmed the information: "Yes, Kovalenko has been detained. It is being clarified what the reason is."

The portal Novosti Gornogo Altaya reported that the minister's phone cannot be reached. Along with Sergei Kovalenko, the officers also arrested his assistant.

The details of the incident are not disclosed.

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