WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia last month at a Moscow airport after a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
The Russian Customs Service said Saturday that the cartridges were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The customs service identified the person arrested as a player for the U.S. women's team and did not specify the date of her arrest. Russian media reported the player was Griner, and her agent did not dispute those reports.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner during Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces, Oct. 6, 2021, in Phoenix. Las Vegas won 93-76.On Saturday, the State Department issued a"do not travel" advisory for Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine and urged all U.S. citizens to depart immediately, citing factors including"the potential for harassment against U.S.
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