Cannabis smuggler knows most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'
A BBC investigation reveals a surge in cannabis smuggling into the UK, with criminal gangs exploiting relaxed drug laws in countries like Thailand to import high-potency 'Cali weed'. Authorities have seen record seizures, with health experts warning of links to increased psychosis cases.
Why it matters
The rise in illicit drug imports and the associated health risks pose significant challenges for law enforcement and public health policy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Scott Hesketh North West Investigations BBC Zee says he is flooding the UK with cannabis grown overseas Drugs gangs are flooding the north of England with cheap cannabis grown overseas and sold to mimic slickly marketed, legal marijuana from the United States, a BBC investigation has learned.
The article relies on official data and expert testimony to report on a criminal trend.
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