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High-strength, California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.
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High-strength California marijuana is illegally smuggled to the UK on passenger flights.
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0.900
Claim Maker
officials
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-09-01",
    "topic": "Cannabis smuggling",
    "location": [
        "California",
        "UK"
    ]
}
Subject Tags
crime drugs international trade
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9fc88496-d801-45e3-a08e-e003bfa2932b
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM (6 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM (6 days ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/europe/california-uk-cannabis-smuggling.html?nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=205030

California's legal marijuana is being smuggled into Britain, where it's illegal, due to its high potency and demand. Smugglers use suitcases on commercial flights, exploiting the legal difference. Law enforcement is struggling to combat this large-scale operation.

Cannabis Smuggling
International Drug Trade
Marijuana Legalization
UK Crime
California Cannabis Industry
Border Security

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