American arrested in Russia on drug trafficking charges

Russian TV media showed the arrest video of American 51-year-old Michael Travis Leake who was arrested on suspected drug trafficking.

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[hiltonsue-wah-sing]

He should consider himself LUCKY that he wasn't arrested on espionage charges.

[stokelyvieira]

Some people just don’t learn from other people’s mistakes 🤦‍♂️

[michaeljmobley]

No reason to be in Russia for any American unless you want to be a political pawn. Dont expect any help anytime soon, especially since you've been warned not to be there many months in advance.

[yellowbug]

Our government has already told ALL Americans living in Russia to leave. If you stay, you're on your own.

[BePatient]

I get that he was a musician living there for the last 10 years, but why did he stay after the invasion of Ukraine began, and relations soured?

[jelena]

What exactly is his purpose for being in Russia? Why would any American voluntarily go or stay there with the very strained relationship and history of other unsubstantiated arrests of Americans?

[grantbradley]

Who in their right mind would even stay in Russia given a choice.

[Bucbucbang]

Well since he’s not a WNBA player I think it’s safe to say he’s gonna be there a while

[brianazmy]

This is for those who don't understand the saying "you can't fix stupid". Here ya go.

[Zebrahero]

Bro might aswell become a Russian citizen, he ain’t never getting out 😂

[untouchablex]

Not drug trafficking. It's a "special peddling operation."

[tc]

51??? Living in Russia 🇷🇺??? A lost cause

[Onehitwonder]

Let's trade a Russian arms dealer for him, and bring him back a hero!

[transam]

Well. I recall our government said, if you are an American citizen get out of Russia. Just before the war broke out. Maybe he should have listened.

[spacecowboy]

WHEN YOU LEAVE THE BORDER OF THIS COUNTRY YOU LEAVE BEHIND YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AT THE BORDER ALSO.

[gum]

People were already warned to leave Russia... after the whole Griner ordeal anybody with any sense would have left

[josephreynolds]

Farmers Lawyer here. I recommend he immediately pleads guilty, so he can start doing his time. 12 years, he can do that standing on his head. And still be a young man when he gets out.

[EricLing]

Why are there still Americans in Russia...

[angryagain]

Why are Americans still hanging around in Russia?

[sidneysill]

I'll take, "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes for $2000, Alex."