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The drug is often vacuum-packed into plastic bags and crammed inside suitcases taken on commercial flights as checked baggage.
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Cannabis is often vacuum-packed and crammed into suitcases on commercial flights.
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0.900
Claim Maker
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "topic": "Cannabis smuggling",
    "method": "vacuum-packed in suitcases"
}
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9fc8849a-e34e-4659-b061-1751e897ff9b
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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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