WNBA star and 2x Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner was reportedly detained in Russia and could face 10 years in prison after customs officials allegedly found hash oil in her luggage.
The statement says Russian officials have opened up a drug trafficking investigation ... a charge that could carry a five to ten-year prison sentence, if convicted."We are aware of the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia and are in close contact with her, her legal representation in Russia, her family, her teams, and the WNBA and NBA."
The WNBA also released a statement pledging their support for Griner, saying their main objective was to return her to the USA as soon as possible. Despite her accolades, Griner and other WNBA players routinely hoop in Russia ... as women can earn significantly more money than what the WNBA pays. It's not publicly known where, or if, Griner is being held ... as the detainment allegedly occurred in February.
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