NCA reports significant increase in cannabis seizures at UK airports, linking it to higher legal production.

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) reported a surge in cannabis seizures at airports, with over 300kg confiscated recently and 15 tonnes seized in 2024 alone, up from 5 tonnes in 2023. Nine individuals, including Canadian volleyball player Raekelle Powell and professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, were arrested for smuggling. The NCA links this rise to increased cannabis production in jurisdictions where it is legal.

September 29, 2024
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