The athlete was arrested Saturday after the Russian Federal Customs Service found vape cartridges that contained hashish oil.
"In February 2022, when a U.S. citizen who arrived on a flight from New York was passing through the 'green' corridor at Sheremetyevo Airport, a service dog of the canine department of Sheremetyevo Customs indicated the possible presence of drugs in the escorted baggage," the FCS said according to the Russian newspaper.
A criminal case against Griner has been launched as per article 229.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation that stipulates"smuggling" of drugs. Transporting drugs can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison in Russia. Russia's Customs Service released a video of a traveler who is believed to be Griner going through security checks, wearing a mask and a black sweatshirt, according to theUkraine-Russia Update: Russia's Economy Hit by Boycotts as Ninth Day ClosesGriner who plays for the Phoenix Mercury has won gold medals with the WNBA in the U.S. in 2016 and 2021.
She also played for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg for some years. Some WNBA players would play in Russia during off-seasons of the American league for larger salaries, according to the"The few WNBA players who were competing this off-season in Ukraine are no longer in the country," the WNBA said on February 24, according to ESPN."The league has also been in contact with WNBA players who are in Russia, either directly or through their agents.
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