Source: Head of anti-extremism department arrested in Magnitogorsk

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•The head of the anti-extremism department, known as Center E, was arrested in Magnitogorsk on February 14, 2026.
•Russian news agencies RIA Novosti and RBC reported the arrest of the Center E department head.

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▸If the arrest leads to an internal investigation within the anti-extremism department then the operational capacity of Center E in Magnitogorsk and possibly broader regions could be temporarily disrupted.

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🏛Center E 🏛Russian law enforcement

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RURIA Novosti (RU)Источник: в Магнитогорске арестовали главу отдела по борьбе с экстремизмом RURBC (RU)В Магнитогорске арестовали начальника отдела центра «Э»

On February 14, 2026, the head of the anti-extremism department, specifically the leader of Center E, was arrested in Magnitogorsk, Russia. The arrest was reported by multiple Russian news outlets including RIA Novosti and RBC. Center E is a specialized unit within Russian law enforcement tasked with combating extremism and terrorism. This development is significant as it involves a senior official responsible for counter-extremism efforts, potentially impacting ongoing security operations and public trust in law enforcement agencies.