WASHINGTON, Jul 5 American basketball player Brittney Griner, who is accused in Russia of drug smuggler and who faces five to 10 years in prison, in a letter to US President Joe Biden admitted that she was afraid of the prospect of forever remaining in a Russian prison, and asked that every effort be made to return her to the States. Greiner has been in custody for five months in Russia, she is accused of drug smuggling. In February, Griner, who arrived on a flight from New York, was detained at Sheremetyevo Airport. Inspection of hand luggage revealed that the American woman had «vapes» with a liquid with a specific smell. An examination determined that the liquid was hashish oil. A criminal case was initiated on drug smuggling, she was arrested. The sanction of the article provides for five to 10 years in prison. «I am sitting in a Russian prison alone with my thoughts, without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey and any achievements. I am horrified that I may be here forever» , — the American media quoted the handwritten message of the athlete. «I understand that you have so much to do, but please do not forget about me and other American prisoners (abroad). Please do everything in your power to return us home,» Greiner wrote in a letter to coincide with US Independence Day.
