Story By: Ana Marjanovic, Sub-Editor: Michael Leidig, Agency: Newsflash
This gorgeous Russian model and former Miss Dubai runner-up faces up to 20 years behind bars after being caught with a haul of mephedrone.
Police arrested stunning Kristina Dukhina, 34, close to her flat in Moscow on Thursday, 9th June.
At the time of her arrest, she was allegedly carrying five packets of mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant drug often described as being like a mix between speed, ecstasy and cocaine.
Officers searched her flat and found 12 further packages of the illegal substance weighing 500 grammes (18 oz) in total.
A criminal case was opened against her for intent to sell. If found guilty, she reportedly faces up to 20 years in prison.
Dukhina is the CEO of a modelling agency called Black Sea Models and was a finalist in the 2019 Miss Dubai beauty pageant.
According to her social media channels, which she has not posted on since February, she has a young son, who attends school.
It is unclear if she was remanded in custody. The investigation is ongoing.