UK's National Crime Agency warns of a significant increase in cannabis smuggling attempts by passengers.

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned about a significant increase in the number of passengers attempting to smuggle cannabis into the country, with suitcases containing up to 40 kilos detected. The NCA expresses concern over the normalization of this practice and the potential for further drug trafficking. In 2023, officers confiscated more than double the amount of cannabis from air passengers compared to the previous year, though this is a small fraction of total cannabis consumption in the UK.

August 15, 2024
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