The individual, who arrived on a flight from Istanbul, was stopped after a drug-sniffing dog flagged his bag. A search uncovered two plastic jars and a Ziploc bag containing the suspected items. The man reportedly told officials that the candy was prescribed by a doctor in the United States.
Authorities have opened a criminal case against him for "smuggling narcotic drugs," which carries a potential sentence of five to ten years in prison and a fine of up to 1 million rubles. A court ruling on February 10 confirmed his detention.
This case comes amid heightened scrutiny of foreign nationals carrying banned substances into Russia, with previous cases drawing significant diplomatic attention.
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