Frankfurt - Customs officers find 36 kilograms of cannabis at the airport
Customs officers at Frankfurt Airport have found 36 kilograms of herbal cannabis with a street value of 360,000 euros. The officers checked a traveler from the USA. The 34-year-old woman had wanted to pass through the exit for undeclared goods when she was stopped by the officers, customs officials announced on Monday.
When asked by the customs officers, the woman stated that the suitcase contained clothing and cosmetics. However, the X-ray scanner showed conspicuous shading. Further examination revealed that her two suitcases each contained 30 airtight packages containing around 36 kilograms of herbal cannabis. The suspect is currently in custody. The arrest took place in mid-November.
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- This seizure at Frankfurt Airport is just one example of the ongoing issue of cannabis smuggling, a problem that extends beyond Frankfurt's borders, even reaching cities like Hesse and Frankfurt on the Main.
- The arrest of the 34-year-old woman raises concerns about the escalating criminality associated with the street value of illegal substances, such as cannabis, in major cities like Frankfurt, with Frankfurt Airport serving as a hub for such activities.
- The USA, as a source country for illicit substances, has a significant role in the global cannabis trade, with Frankfurt Airport often serving as a transit point for drug smugglers, potentially leading to consequences at home and abroad.
- The Frankfurt Airport incident underscores the importance of strengthening international cooperation to combat the global cannabis trade and combat the associated criminality, ultimately protecting the wellbeing of communities in cities like Frankfurt and beyond.
Source: www.stern.de
