Russia sentences American to 4 years for allegedly trying to take Kalashnikov rifle stocks: report
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An American citizen was sentenced to four years in a Russian jail on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle Kalashnikov rifle stocks out of Moscow's Vnukovo airport. The individual, a collector of Kalashnikov weapons, reportedly did not declare the items after purchasing two stocks and placing them in a suitcase. Russian state media reports that the American partially admitted guilt and was found guilty under a Russian criminal code related to weapons smuggling. The U.S. State Department, which warns against travel to Russia due to risks including wrongful detention, has been contacted for comment. They also state that the U.S. Embassy in Moscow has limited ability to assist detained U.S. citizens and that there is no guarantee of consular access.
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