American basketball champion Brittney Griner has been arrested in Russia for possession of narcotics.
The information was given by the Russian authorities who evoke charges related to the use of narcotics. News of Brittney Griner’s arrest has been confirmed by US sports authorities.
This news of Brittney Griner’s arrest comes at the height of the Ukrainian crisis between Russia and the Western world.
According to official information, the basketball champion, Brittney Griner, has been in detention in Russia since February.
“USA Basketball is aware of and closely monitoring the legal situation facing Brittney Griner in Russia,” wrote the US national team in a tweet broadcast on Saturday March 5, 2022.
The American national team evokes its “concern” about the “safety and well-being” of the basketball player.
The situation of the double Olympic champion, Brittney Griner, worries to the highest summit the leaders of American basketball.
USA Basketball is aware of and closely monitoring the legal situation facing Brittney Griner in Russia. Brittney has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism during her long tenure with USA Basketball and her safety and wellbeing are our primary concerns.
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 5, 2022
