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Customs and Border Protection officers at Baltimore’s air cargo facility intercepted a large marijuana shipment on April 29, uncovering over 200 pounds of cannabis concealed in a package marked as workwear and destined for Belgium. The seizure highlights an ongoing trend of illegal exports from U.S. markets to higher-paying international destinations.
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According to CBP, the marijuana was packed into 155 vacuum-sealed bags and mislabeled as “brace overalls for men / heavy duty workwear bib.” The total weight of the contraband reached 91.3 kilograms—or just over 201 pounds—with an estimated street value of approximately $875,000 in the United States. Experts estimate the value could have doubled or tripled if sold in European markets, where demand for high-quality cannabis is increasing.
The case has been referred to Homeland Security Investigations’ Border Enforcement Security Task Force for further investigation. Officials attribute the surge in outbound smuggling to oversaturation in domestic cannabis markets and note that despite legalization in some U.S. states, federal law continues to prohibit both interstate and international transport of marijuana.
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CBP reports that drug seizures remain a daily task, with an average of more than 1,500 pounds of narcotics confiscated each day across air, sea, and land entry points nationwide. Officers at Baltimore and other ports continue to focus on preventing the export of illicit goods that threaten both national security and economic stability.
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