The British Foreign Office announced the detention of the prime minister of the Virgin Islands in the United States

"British Virgin Islands Prime Minister Andrew Fahey was arrested this afternoon in the United States on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering," the statement said.

According to the head of the Foreign Office, in connection with the incident, the governor of the region, John Rankin, will hold an emergency cabinet meeting.

Earlier it was reported that against the candidate for the presidency of France, the deputy and leader of the party "We will resist!"

Jean Lassalle was prosecuted for violating the electoral code.