Solemn presentation of banner to regional office of Federal Drug Control Service held in Tatarstan

On May 13, a solemn presentation of the banner to the Federal Drug Control Service in Tatarstan was held in Kazan. Secretary of State, Deputy Director of Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation Oleg Safonov came to Kazan to present the banner of the regional office.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and heads of regional ministries and departments were the honoured guests at the event.

The honorable right to fasten the banner to a pole was given to Oleg Safonov. Then, the first Head of Regional Office of Drug Control Service, retired lieutenant general Shamil Davletgildeev, Head of Federal Drug Control Service of Russia in Tatarstan in 2005-2010, retired lieutenant general Ilgiz Minnulin and other best staff members, who have national and government awards, took part in the ceremony.

Head of Federal Drug Control Service of Russia in Tatarstan, lieutenant general of police Fayaz Shabaev fixed a bracket to the banner.

Later on, Deputy Director of Federal Drug Control Service of Russia read the Certificate of Merit of the Russian President and handed it to the Head of the regional office. Oleg Safonov solemnly presented the banner of Federal Drug Control Service of Russia in Tatarstan to Fayaz Shabaev.

Rustam Minnikhanov, in his turn, stressed the importance of the regional office of the Federal Drug Control Service and congratulated the leadership and staff of Tatarstan office on a historical event.

Oleg Safonov presented medals “For assistance to drug control agencies" to Rustam Minnikhanov and Tatarstan Prosecutor Ildus Nafikov.