"The biker was detained today by Moscow Criminal Investigation department officers at Izmailovsky Boulevard in Moscow," a ministry spokesman told RIA Novosti Tuesday, adding that the man would be detained for 48 hours in line with existing procedures.
Russian tabloid LifeNews posted a YouTube video showing a biker riding his motorcycle into what appears to be Voikovskaya metro station on Sept. 23.
The LifeNews video also features an interview with the driver, who identified himself as Stepan. The biker said he and his friends had prepared the stunt well so as to avoid any injuries.
LifeNews video showing 'Stepan' riding through Voikovskaya metro station. (Andrev1488 / YouTube)
Stepan said they planned the illegal bike ride for after midnight, when there are fewer people inside the metro. They chose Voikovskaya station because it has no turnstiles making it possible to ride the bike inside.
The biker could face a fine of up to 1,000 rubles ($31) or a short jail term of up to 15 days for disorderly conduct in line with Russian laws.
Russian television channel NTV has identified the biker as a man called Pavel. It reported on its website Wednesday that Pavel apologized to those he could have disturbed, to police officers and Voikovskaya subway station personnel.
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