Drugs were found and confiscated during an inspection of the car in which he was traveling.

Famous Russian rapper Navai Bakirov was detained in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan on suspicion of drug smuggling, according to "Ulysmedia".

It is reported that the incident occurred on October 13 upon entering Kazakhstan, near the "Korday" checkpoint. Police officers, in cooperation with the Border Service, stopped the singer, known by the stage name Navai. During an inspection of the car he was traveling in, drugs were discovered and confiscated.

"A criminal case has been initiated regarding this fact on suspicion of drug smuggling. The suspect has been placed in a temporary detention facility. Pre-trial investigation actions are underway," the Zhambyl region Police Department said in a statement.

In accordance with Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, no other details regarding the incident have been disclosed.

For context, Navai Bakirov is a Russian rapper of Azerbaijani origin. He is known as a member of the "HammAli & Navai" duo. The duo gained immense popularity with hit songs such as "Devochka voyna", "Ptichka" and "Pryatki". Later, Navai continued his career as a solo artist.