Brittney Griner: Who is she and what was she doing in Russia?

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WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner was arrested after a search of her luggage by the Russian Customs Service revealed vape cartridges said to contain cannabis oil. — via TheGrowthOp explainer cannabiscommunity cannabisculture

, offered her thanks to all who had reached out regarding her wife’s safe return from Russia, but asked that the family’s privacy be honoured at this difficult time.

“Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life,” Cherelle wrote.Although Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not mention Griner specifically, Modolva that “whenever an American is detained anywhere in the world, we, of course, stand ready to provide every possible assistance, and that includes in Russia.”Article contentfor people to not travel to Russia. At that time, it cited the ongoing tension along the border with Ukraine and pointed to “the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens, the embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S.

Some industrial cannabis is permitted under strict requirements, including if the particular type of cannabis is in the State Register of Plant Variety and the THC content does not exceed 0.1 per cent.

Recreational cannabis, for its part, remains illegal in Russia. Various media reports indicate possession of weed could spur a maximum of 10 years in prison.it quotes the WNBA as confirming that all athletes other than Griner have left the two countries.Share this article in your social network

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