According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Georgian law enforcers are trying to find out the details of detention of Georgian athletes with American colleagues at this moment.

The detention is confirmed by Avtandil Khurtsidze`s friends. One of them, Merab Dvalishvili said that detention of Avto Khurtsidze and Levan Makashvili is a mistake and everything will soon be cleared up.

"It is very bad news, Avto Khurtsidze and Levan Makashvili are detained in this moment but this is a great deal of uncertainty and it is a big mistake. In a short time everything will be revealed, boys will come out and continue their work as usual. Do not panic, nothing bad will happen and this is a big mistake. Some people may have been wrong but these guys are absolutely clean and everything will be cleared soon, "- said Dvalishvili.
World champion Avtandil Khurtsidze and Levan Makashvili have been detained on criminal syndicate membership charges.