American Man Arrested At Moscow Airport For Cannabis Gummies, Days After Marc Fogel Swap
Just days ago the Trump administration was able to finally secure the release of American school teacher Marc Fogel from Russian prison, who spent over three years in custody after being arrested for what he said was medical cannabis in August 2021. But already Russia has another American in its custody, as Russian news agencies have reported a US citizen has been arrested for “drug smuggling” after being caught passing through Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport with THC gummies. Via NBC The man, who had arrived from Istanbul, has yet to be identified but his age was given as 28. This comes after several Americans were caught in similar circumstances, most famously WBNBA start Brittney Griner. “While passing customs, one of his suitcases drew the attention of a service dog,” TASS reported of a Russia’s Federal Customs Service statement. “During the customs search, inspectors found two plastic jars and a zip-bag with the candy in it… Chemical analysis showed narcotic substances of the cannabinoid group in it.” Like with the Fogel case, the newly detained man has “claimed …