Spanish volunteer Mariano Garcia is being held in Crimea

May 8, 2023

Volunteer Mariano Cala Taiud Garcia, who disappeared in Kherson at the beginning of a full-scale invasion, is being held in Crimea by the occupying authorities. This was reported by the Crimean Human Rights Group with reference to the military prosecutor’s office of the Black Sea Fleet.

The occupants reported that Mariano Garcia was transferred by the Crimean FSB to an institution of the penitentiary system, where he is still being held. He is still being checked. They also write that no containment violations were found, and say nothing more, referring to state secrets.

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