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U.S. citizen jailed for smuggling Kalashnikov stocks in Russia

Feb 17, 2026, 7:41 AM10
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U.S. citizen jailed for smuggling Kalashnikov stocks in Russia

  • A U.S. citizen was sentenced to four years for attempting to smuggle Kalashnikov stocks from a Moscow airport.
  • The man bought the stocks and checked them in without customs declaration.
  • This incident highlights the severe legal risks for Americans traveling to Russia.
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