Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'
Summary
Illegal drug gangs are smuggling large amounts of cannabis, often called "Cali weed," into northern England from countries like Thailand. The cannabis is grown cheaply overseas but sold in the UK as high-quality marijuana popular in the United States. Authorities seized record amounts of cannabis last year, worth billions of pounds, highlighting an ongoing problem with drug trafficking and public health concerns.Key Facts
- Gangs are smuggling cannabis grown in countries such as Thailand into northern England.
- The cannabis is marketed to look like high-quality "Cali weed" from California.
- Border Force seized over 167,000 kg of cannabis in the UK last year, worth more than £2 billion.
- About 800 drug couriers (“mules”) were arrested for carrying cannabis in suitcases.
- Cannabis is grown legally in some countries but then illegally shipped to the UK for profit.
- Dealers use social media and encrypted apps to sell to young users under brand names like "Gelato" and "Runtz."
- Health experts warn that high levels of THC in this cannabis may increase mental health problems such as psychosis.
- The northwest of England is a major distribution center for imported and local cannabis.
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