Russian customs officers detained at the Moscow Airport of an American citizen for “drug smuggling”. In the man’s luggage, they allegedly found Rubber candy with the admixture of cannabis derivative. TASR reports this according to Friday’s report by TASS.
An unnamed 28-year-old man was detained at Vnukov’s airport after arrival from Istanbul. “One of his suitcases attracted the attention of the service dog when crossing the customs,” TASS said, referring to the Russian Federal Customs Service.
“During the customs inspection, the inspectors found two plastic containers and a zippered pocket in which there were candies … Chemical analysis has shown the presence of narcotic drugs from the cannabinoid group, ” It lists the Customs Administration. A man by Tass claimed to him Sweets were prescribed by a doctor in the United States and that he needs them when traveling. The American is threatening five to ten years in prison and a financial fine of $ 11,000.
Russia is detaining several US citizens Including the ballet dancer Karelin, the English teacher for retirement Stephen Hubbard and the former member of the US Naval infantry Robert Gilman. The US’s previous government has accused Moscow of being details US citizens on the basis of unsubstantiated allegationsto make them use them in the future In negotiating and exchanging prisonerswrites AFP.
Earlier this week, Russia released US teacher as part of an exchange Marc Fogel as a convicted expert dealing with the cryptomains of Alexander Vinnik. It was The first exchange of prisoners between Washington and Moscow since August last year.
