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Russian court puts US citizen in custody suspected of drug smuggling

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Posted on February 15, 2025

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Russian court puts US citizen in custody suspected of drug smuggling

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court ruled to place a U.S. citizen, suspected of drug smuggling, in custody for 30 days, Moscow courts press service said on Saturday.

The U.S. citizen, Kalob Wayne Byers, was detained by customs officers at Moscow's Vnukovo airport during a baggage check, the statement said.

Russia's Federal Customs Service confirmed on Friday that a 28-year-old U.S. citizen had been detained after customs officials found cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage, the Interfax news agency reported.

(Reporting by Reuters)

Key Takeaways

  • A US citizen is detained in Russia for drug smuggling.
  • Kalob Wayne Byers was caught with cannabis-laced marmalade.
  • The arrest occurred at Moscow's Vnukovo airport.
  • The court has placed him in custody for 30 days.
  • Russia's Federal Customs Service confirmed the detention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was detained in Moscow?
Kalob Wayne Byers, a 28-year-old U.S. citizen, was detained at Moscow's Vnukovo airport.
What was found in the detainee's luggage?
Customs officials discovered cannabis-laced marmalade in Kalob Wayne Byers' luggage.
How long is the U.S. citizen in custody?
A Russian court has placed the U.S. citizen in custody for 30 days.

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