Russia ARRESTs American for Cannabis Gummies [sugar cbd gummies]
Russia ARRESTs American for Cannabis Gummies [sugar cbd gummies]
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In a shocking turn of events, Kalob Wayne Byers, a 28-year-old American citizen and presumed West Virginia native, has been thrust into the international spotlight after his dramatic arrest at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on February 7th. Russian authorities have accused Byers of attempting to smuggle a staggering amount of cannabis-laced gummies into the country, hidden deceptively in his luggage after arriving on a flight from Istanbul. Customs officials, ever vigilant, allegedly uncovered the illicit gummies during a routine baggage check, leading to Byers' immediate detention. The Russian court, unmoved by his American citizenship, has ordered him to remain in custody for 30 days while they investigate the grave charges of drug smuggling—a crime that could carry severe consequences under Russia's strict anti-drug laws. Byers's parents, however, have come forward with a heartrending defense, claiming that the cannabis edibles were legally prescribed by a doctor to treat their son's severe seizures. Despite their pleas, Russian authorities remain steadfast, labeling the incident as a brazen attempt to flood their nation with illegal narcotics. This explosive case has ignited debates across social media and news outlets, with some decrying Byers as a reckless smuggler, while others see him as a victim of Russia's unforgiving legal system. As tensions between the U.S. and Russia continue to simmer, Byers' fate hangs in the balance, caught in a web of international law, medical necessity, and geopolitical drama. The world watches with bated breath as this sensational story unfolds!
Aired: May 28, 2025
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