Russia isn’t a country that makes a big deal about drugs. They’re not Singapore. In fact they are very relaxed about small amounts.
She is being put through all this because she is an American and being a foul mouthed tattooed lesbian a divisive enough figure perfect for the shenanigans Russia wishes to pull.
Look one post above this one.
I think that might indicate they DO make a big deal about drugs.
(and what they considered ‘large scale’ corresponds to what Griner brought in)
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-a-legal-roadmap-to-cannabis/russia
If that’s accurate, sure sounds like the Rooskies are pi$$y about it to me.
Still think there’s a decent chance this is just another scam.