Russia Says It Has American Basketball Player in Custody

Just because marijuana is basically legal in much of the US doesn't mean you should carry it across an international border!

Sure, but have you considered the possibility that a Russian border guard may be lying?

Brittney Griner? wholly moly, a legend.

Wait what was she doing in Russia in March of 2022?

she is under contract at UMMC Ekaterinburg. they are extremely rich and buy the best of the best.

That does not really answer the question. Why was she still there? Russia invaded Ukraine.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/...

"Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces in Ukraine, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, COVID-19 and related entry restrictions, terrorism, limited flights into and out of Russia, and the arbitrary enforcement of local law. U.S. citizens should depart Russia immediately."

From the article:

> The screening at the airport occurred in February, according to the Customs Service, raising the possibility that Griner has been in custody for at least several days.