The analyst commented on the situation around the scientist who returned from Afghanistan.

On September 10, political analyst Amanullah Hotaki, in an interview with Izvestia, commenting on the situation around ethnographer Svyatoslav Averin, who returned from imprisonment in Afghanistan, said that there really was a problem of smuggling in the country.

"The problem really exists. Some people use the sea route for smuggling. Goods prohibited from being imported into the Emirate are once again being delivered by secret routes. The government is aware of this and is taking measures," he said.

In addition, the analyst noted that the state authorities carry out seizures and carry out supervision. In addition, he noted that the issue of smuggling is also being discussed with the Russian side at the official level.

"The Russian side is closely monitoring the situation, conducting surveillance and coordinating actions. She is monitoring developments in different regions, including Afghanistan," the analyst said.

According to Hotaki, all actions are carried out within the framework of Afghan law and Islamic legal norms. In addition, he noted that the activities related to smuggling are closely monitored.

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The plane carrying the detained Russian took off for Moscow on September 8. Kaverin's mother Tatiana, in an interview with Izvestia, speaking about the expectation of her son, noted that he had been in Afghanistan for about two months. Earlier it was clarified that the purpose of the scientist's trip was to study the provinces of Kunar, Nuristan, Kapisa and Nangarhar.

Later, Kaverin posted a photo from the passport control area at Sheremetyevo Airport and thanked the caring people for their support. Izvestia reported on September 9 that the Russian met with family and friends in Aerogavan.

On the same day, Kaverin, who returned from Afghanistan, where he had been held in prison and jail for 52 days for allegedly smuggling jewelry, shared the details of his imprisonment. According to Kaverin, the most comfortable place of detention was the first non-closing single cell connected to two other cells and a bathroom. In the second cell, with an area of 16 square meters, which the scientist shared with other prisoners, he played sports and found a total of 130 km in two weeks.

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