Cannabis couriers duped by traffickers into thinking UK authorities are soft on the drug, NCA says

Amount of cannabis seized at UK airports triples

Most of the drug seizures involved flights from Thailand, the US and Canada.

Drug courier ‘duped’ into carrying two suitcases full of cannabis through Heathrow

The National Crime Agency (NCA) is warning travellers arriving into the UK from Thailand, Canada and the United States that they face jail sentences if caught attempting to bring cannabis into the country, after a huge increase in arrests. So far this year, 378 people have been arrested in connection with investigations into cannabis smuggling by air passengers. An estimated 15 tonnes of cannabis was detected and seized at UK airports in the sam…

Passengers get 14 year warning as cannabis in UK airports triples

The National Crime Agency says the risk of getting caught is high

Cannabis couriers duped by traffickers into thinking UK authorities are soft on the drug, NCA says

Officials say most of the couriers, who can be paid up to £10,000, are arriving from countries which have legalised cannabis for personal use and are allowing cultivation.

Huge increase in cannabis at UK airports as smugglers warned they are being lied to

The amount of cannabis seized at airports in suitcases has tripled in less than a year, officials have revealed.

Massive increase in cannabis being smuggled to UK airports in suitcases

The National Crime Agency says many people recruited as couriers are told they will only get a fine, when the maximum penalty is 14 years in prison.