Kalob Wayne Byers, a mysterious American, is currently being held captive in a foreign country. Reports suggest that Byers was allegedly carrying cannabis gummies at the time of his detention. He has been charged with smuggling narcotic drugs into the country and could potentially face up to 10 years in prison, as reported by TASS.
In a recent development, it was revealed that Byers’ case is intertwined with the release of another American, Marc Fogel. Fogel, who had been detained in Russia on drug charges four years ago, was finally freed in exchange for Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik. The swap marked a significant diplomatic move between the involved countries.
Customs officials reported a chemical analysis confirming the presence of narcotic substances from the cannabinoid group in the gummies carried by Byers. Surprisingly, Byers claimed that his U.S. doctor had prescribed the gummies for him. Meanwhile, Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, was released this week after serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia. He had been arrested in 2021 at a Russian airport for possession of drugs, which his family and supporters argued were medically prescribed marijuana.
The exchange of prisoners and the unfolding events have captured international attention. American schoolteacher Marc Fogel’s emotional return to American soil this week marked the end of a long and arduous chapter for him. Fox News’ Brie Stimson contributed to the coverage of these events.
*Original article source: American detained in Russia identified as Kalob Wayne Byers.*
