Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Arrested in Czech Republic for Cocaine Possession
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Czech police arrested Metropolitan Ilarion, a Russian Orthodox cleric, after discovering cocaine in his vehicle during a routine check. The religious leader spent two days in police custody before being released. Ilarion has denied any connection to the illegal possession or transport of the substance, calling the entire incident a provocation. The arrest highlights tensions surrounding Russian religious figures in Central Europe amid broader geopolitical strains between Russia and EU member states.