Eleven nabbed bringing in huge cannabis hauls from LA in just eight days!
Border Force cracks down on drug smuggling
In the last week, Home Office Border Force officers have detained 11 suspects arriving from Los Angeles. Each was caught with 30 to 50 kilos of cannabis stashed in checked luggage. Altogether, over 400 kilos of the drug has now been seized.
Why California cannabis is a criminal goldmine
Experts from the National Crime Agency reveal the stash is especially valuable because it comes from California, where cannabis cultivation is legal. UK gangs pay a premium for this high-grade weed.
Harsh sentences loom for drug couriers
Officials warn that those caught smuggling drugs play a critical role in feeding organised crime in the UK. The investigations continue, but those nabbed face tough prison terms.
