A case was opened in St. Petersburg regarding cooperation with Hizb ut-Tahrir
Petersburg law enforcement officials operation to identify alleged members of Hizb ut-Tahrir. Started criminal case. On August 7, 2014, the court extended until November 7 the arrest of six defendants in the case. June 24, 2014 in St. Petersburg, employees of the FSB, Center "E", special forces "Grad" and OMON began searches in apartments and dormitories, identifying possible members of Hizb ut-Tahrir. Searches are carried out as part of an investigation criminal case under Part 1 of Art.