“Now the implementation of this preventive measure will begin,” said Russian lawyer Paola Vitale.

Two more citizens of Russia remained at large, but the investigation started in their relation continues.

Earlier it was reported that Interpol and Uruguay law enforcement officers detained three Russian citizens suspected of assisting Italian drug lord Rocco Morabito, who escaped from prison in June.

Vasilisa Fofanova, a spokeswoman for the Russian embassy in Montevideo, said representatives of the diplomatic mission had joined the situation.