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Originally Posted by FunkMasterFlame
Of course its an outrageous and disproportionate punishment based on our laws and society, but she wasn't caught with them here.
Had she been caught with those vape cartridges in certain Asian or Middle Eastern countries should could have faced the death penalty.
Travelers should always always always be aware of, and respect the laws of the country they are visiting, especially when it comes to drugs or paraphernalia. It was a foolish decision on her part and unfortunately now she has to face the consequences of her actions.
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Sure. And if they want to, they can convict a Canadian with a bottle of Tylenol and throw away the key. Of course travellers should absolutely be aware, but it's not unreasonable for the gov't to reiterate the message.
A small but important distinction between other countries with precarious legal systems is that there is usually some path to a diplomatic resolution to an individual's predicament sooner or later. That's simply not the case with Russia at the moment.
