U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia

U.S. musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Arrest details: Leake was accused of organizing a drug trafficking business involving young people and selling the drug mephedrone.
* He could face up to 20 years in prison for the offense.
* Leake appeared in court on June 10 and will remain in custody until Aug. 6 in pre-trial detention.

Background: Leake has been the lead vocalist and producer of the Moscow-based group, Lovi Noch, and was the president of Red Decades Records.
* He is also a former U.S. paratrooper, according to the general court of jurisdiction in Moscow.

U.S. State Department response: Officials are aware of the reports regarding Leake’s detention and are prioritizing the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad but have not provided further details due to privacy considerations.

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