American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges freed

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1. Local News 8

   US citizen detained in Russia for drug possession, says state media ↗ (opens Local News 8)

   Published Feb 13, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Local News 8's feed description

   By Katharina Krebs and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Russian customs service detained a 28-year-old US citizen at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow for possession of cannabis-laced marmalade, according to Russian state media agency TASS.

2. RedState

   Another American Citizen Has Reportedly Been Detained in Russia ↗ (opens RedState)

   Published Feb 14, 2025

3. Fox News

   US citizen allegedly carrying cannabis detained in Moscow, charged with narcotics smuggling: Russian media ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Feb 14, 2025

   Fox News's feed description

   An American has been detained in Russia for allegedly bringing cannabis-infused gummies through customs at a Moscow airport, Russian media reports.

4. MyNorthwest

   American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges is freed ahead of Russia-US talks ↗ (opens MyNorthwest)

   Published Feb 16, 2025

   MyNorthwest's feed description

   Russia has freed a U.S. citizen arrested earlier this month on drug smuggling charges, according to Russian media reports and a U.S. official.

5. Voice of America

   American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges freed ↗ (opens Voice of America)

   Published Feb 16, 2025

   Voice of America's feed description

   The move appears to be an effort to ease tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

6. The Daily Caller

   Russia Frees American Arrested On Drug Charges Ahead Of Key US Talks ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)

   Published Feb 16, 2025

   The Daily Caller's feed description

   Russian authorities have freed American Kalob Byers, who faced drug smuggling charges at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, The Associated Press (AP) reported.

7. New York Post

   Russia releases US citizen arrested on drug smuggling charges ahead of Trump-Putin talks ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Feb 16, 2025

   New York Post's feed description

   Russia has freed Kalob Byers, a U.S. citizen arrested earlier this month on drug smuggling charges, according to Russian media reports and a U.S. official.

8. New Hampshire Union Leader

   Russia frees U.S. citizen ahead of high-stakes talks on Ukraine ↗ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

   Published Feb 17, 2025

   New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

   Russia has freed an American citizen who was arrested this month on drug smuggling charges. The move came ahead of talks Tuesday between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia

9. Fox News

   US citizen detained on drug smuggling charges in Russia released ahead of talks between Moscow, Washington ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Feb 17, 2025

   Fox News's feed description

   A U.S. citizen arrested in Russia earlier this month on drug smuggling charges has been released ahead of talks between Moscow and Washington.

10. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    American citizen detained in Russia released, officials say ↗ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

    Published Feb 17, 2025

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Russia has freed a U.S. citizen arrested earlier this month on drug smuggling charges, according to Russian media reports and a U.S. official.

11. Breitbart News

    Russia Frees Another U.S. Citizen Detained on Drug Charges ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

    Published Feb 17, 2025

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Russia has reportedly freed a second American detained on drug charges, less than a week after releasing teacher Marc Fogel.

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