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A passenger was arrested on June 28th at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for attempting to smuggle around $3 million in illegal narcotics to São Paulo/Guarulhos-Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU). The Atlanta Police Department and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) teamed up for the arrest.
Vance Ray Randolph was arrested after drugs with an estimated street value of $2.97 million were found in his baggage. Law enforcement reportedly seized 52 pounds of drugs including 12.35 pounds of THC wax, 34.39 pounds of hashish, 4.6 pounds of marijuana, and 1.21 pounds of pasty marijuana. Randolph was taken to Clayton County Jail on narcotics charges according to Fox News.
While 52 pounds is a lot, it’s actually quite a bit less than other travelers have recently been busted carrying. Last December, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found more than 71 pounds of marijuana in a Texas woman’s bags at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). She was charged with felony possession with intent to distribute, transporting controlled substances, and narcotics conspiracy before boarding a flight to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On February 15th, authorities at Auckland Airport (AKL) seized around 223 pounds of cocaine from a Hawaiian Airlines’ aircraft. This marked the largest-ever bust at a New Zealand airport.
Anthony’s Take: Drugs and flying do not mix. Don’t take them and certainly don’t transport massive quantities. You’ll be busted and likely face stiff consequences.
(Image Credits: Atlanta Police Department.)
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2 comments
You don’t often read about people smuggling drugs out of the U.S.
Why should we stop people taking drugs OUT of the US? Let them
We don’t want to stop illegal immigrants leaving the US.