The Russian 7’s team bound for Hong Kong [Source: Rugby Union Russia]

Police have confirmed an investigation has begun into the alleged theft of personal belongings of the Russian 7’s team bound for Hong Kong.

The team flew out at the Nadi International airport earlier this week to participate at the Hong Kong 7’s this weekend.

However, Police say that a report was received of some items allegedly stolen from the player’s bags.

Police adds this was only discovered when the team arrived in Hong Kong.

M7: Dear @Biudole and all who have reached out to us, thank you. We want you to know this is not the memory we will take from your country or your people. You welcomed us and treated us like Family from the start & because of you, we leave with more than we arrived. Vinaka Fiji https://t.co/qCg8tDWdyq

— Rugby Union Russia (@russiarugby) April 3, 2019

M7: Our Men’s National Sevens Team are off to #HK7s, the place Coach ? @Waisale_Serevi made his own. He’ll be looking to lead us to a #HSBC7s Qualifier victory this weekend! pic.twitter.com/RvRr2L2m1o

— Rugby Union Russia (@russiarugby) April 1, 2019