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Lovable Star Wars character Chewbacca has been arrested by police after attempting to canvass votes for Darth Vader in Ukraine's recent election campaign.

Han Solo's hairy companion apparently turned to the Dark Side as he tried to gain support for his once-upon-a-time arch enemy.

According to local news reports, Chewbacca drove Darth Vader to the local polling station, where police arrested him for violating the law that forbids campaigning on election day.

He also failed to produce a valid ID and also resisted arrest.

(Image: YouTube / Russia Insider)

The Wookiee warrior was then fined 170 hryvnia (£4.80).

Chewbacca reportedly told the media that he was unable to pay the fine as his funds "are in an intergalactic bank that has no branches on this planet."

(Image: YouTube / Russia Insider)

Lord Vader was allegedly dismayed at his campaigner's arrest and also failed to cast his own vote because he was not present on the voting register.