Italian Arrested at Russian Border with Hashish

An Italian national was detained by Russia's customs service at the border with Latvia after being found with 170 grams of hashish in his luggage. The unnamed 30-year-old was arrested by the Federal Security Service while attempting to enter Russia's Pskov region on a motorcycle and could face 20 years in prison.

An Italian national was apprehended by Russian customs officials at the Latvian border after 170 grams of hashish were discovered in his luggage.

The 30-year-old, whose identity has not been disclosed, was intercepted by the Federal Security Service.

He was attempting to cross into Russia's western Pskov region on a motorcycle, facing a potential 20-year prison sentence if found guilty.

(With inputs from agencies.)