Russia detains US citizen for cannabis-laced candy

A 28-year-old American citizen has been detained in Russia after customs officials discovered cannabis-laced marmalade and gummy candies in his luggage at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. The man, who arrived from Istanbul, claimed that the items were prescribed by a doctor in the U.S. and faces potential charges of drug smuggling, which could lead to a prison term of 5-10 years and hefty fines. This arrest comes shortly after a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia, involving Marc Fogel, a teacher sentenced to 14 years for carrying medically prescribed marijuana. The U.S. State Department is aware of the situation and is monitoring the case closely, but has not provided further comment. Russia has a history of detaining Americans on drug charges, leading to speculation that these actions might be linked to leveraging for future prisoner swaps. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia amidst diplomatic efforts and previous exchanges of detained citizens.