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Border Force Bust: £13.8M Cannabis Seized at Birmingham Airport, 11 Arrested
Border Force seized £13.8 million worth of cannabis at Birmingham Airport, leading to the arrest of eleven individuals, highlighting significant drug trafficking concerns in the United Kingdom.
- In August last year, Border Force discovered over half a tonne of cannabis packed in 22 suitcases at Birmingham Airport, valued at £13.8 million.
- The National Crime Agency confirmed the arrest of eleven individuals, including one man from Birmingham, in connection with this major drug bust.
- The cannabis was reportedly smuggled from Thailand and was intercepted during a routine inspection at Birmingham Airport after arriving from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the United Kingdom, revealing the extensive networks involved in smuggling cannabis and the challenges faced by authorities in tackling such operations.