“You will have some conditions”

American basketball star Brittney Griner’s wife pleads for her safe release after being arrested in Russia, describing the situation as the ‘weakest moment of my life’.

Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russia’s Federal Customs Service allegedly found vape cartridges containing hash oil in her luggage.

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Cannabis is illegal in Russia.

Brittney’s wife, Cherelle Griner, took to social media to thank people for their support.

“I love my wife with all my heart so this news comes at one of the most vulnerable moments of my life,” she wrote in one Instagram Post Office. “I understand that many of you have come to love BG over the years and have concerns and want details. Please respect our privacy as we continue to work to get my wife home safely.”

brittney If found guilty of drug smuggling, she faces up to 10 years in prison.

The State Department told The US Sun that it was aware of reports of the arrest of a US person in Moscow.

There are concerns that Russia will use Brittney as a high profile person hostage Relations between the US and Russia deteriorated rapidly due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops.

“If we want them out of prison, Russia will have some prison sentences,” said former US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Russia and Ukraine Evelyn Farkas.

“It could be a prisoner swap. They could also use it as an implicit threat or blackmail to get us to do or not do something. Either way, they find it useful.”

The Russian Customs Service released a video showing a traveler at the airport who looked like Brittney, wearing a mask and a black sweatshirt, going through security.

Footage was later shared on Telegram with the person running her belongings through a scanner, with officers placing items in a plastic envelope and sealing it while she watched.

“Brittney Griner has the full support of the WNBA and our top priority is her speedy and safe return to the United States,” a WNBA spokesman said in a statement.

USA Basketball said in a statement on Twitter: “USA Basketball is aware of and closely monitoring Brittney Griner’s legal situation in Russia. Brittney has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism during her long tenure with USA Basketball and her safety and well-being are our primary concern.”

Brittney played for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg for several years, earning more than $1 million Daily mail.

Many WNBA players compete in the off-season of the league in the US in Russia, where they can earn lucrative salaries

Some American players began making plans to leave Russia after invading the country in Ukraine.

On Saturday, the Foreign Ministry announced a Russian travel tips Warning against travel to the country due to “unprovoked and unwarranted attacks by Russian forces in Ukraine, the potential harassment of US citizens by Russian government security officials, the embassy’s limited ability to assist US citizens in Russia, COVID-19 and related associated entry restrictions, terrorism, limited flights to and from Russia and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.

The ministry urged US citizens to leave Russia immediately.

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