Rebellion is a lot of fun—until you hit the border of a foreign country that is not amused by such antics.
If or not it was an oversight on her part, because she’s a sports celebrity Russia was going to milk this for all it’s worth. She really should have known better to check her luggage going into Russia - now she’s paying a steep price for her recklessness.
Heck I made a large withdrawal from my checking account at the bank and couldn’t believe all the questions the teller asked. Anymore I’m prepared for the unusual as it pops up everywhere now.