TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).
Texas man arrested with 75 pounds of marijuana in luggage while flying to London, police say A Texas man was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 75 pounds of marijuana in his luggage before he could board a flight to London. Harrison O’Neill Tiernan, 23, from Austin, was charged with cannabis trafficking. He was traveling to Heathrow Airport and had checked two suitcases for his British Airways flight. Inspectors discovered 65 vacuum-sealed packages containing a green, leafy substance later confirmed to be marijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Tiernan while he attempted to board the flight, and he acknowledged that the bags were his. Authorities noted the inspections were part of broader efforts at the airport due to high outbound narcotics activity. In total, Tiernan was carrying 34.01 kilograms, or 74.98 pounds, of marijuana. Homeland Security initially declined the case because the amount did not meet the federal threshold, a...
The British High commissioner to Nigeria,His Excellency Paul Arkwright on July 22,2016 paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police,Ag. IGP Ibrahim K idris,NPM,mni on July 21,2016.During the visit,the High Commissioner intimated the IGP of the Britain's role as a major donor to the Nigeria Police Force and that his Government will do more in the area of Counter Terrorism Training for officers and men of the Force.Reacting to the High Commissioners remarks,the IGP expressed delight at the visit and acknowledged the fact that Nigeria Police Force personnel had in the past undergone series of training in Britain.He further stated that he was confident that,the visit would open avenues for more of such opportunities.The IGP also hosted the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria,His Excellency Dr Fulvio Rustico.The Ambassador inform the IGP of the willingness of his Government to partner with the Nigeria Police Force.He also stated that there were plans on ground for Heads of Police from both countries to hold a bilateral meeting.He stated that his Government had also concluded plans to train at least 20 officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Counter Terrorism.The IGP in his response,commended the Italian Government for rendering such invaluable assistances.He assured the Ambassador that such gestures will be immeasurable considering the current fight against Terrorism and further recounted how he had witnessed first-hand,the high standards maintained by the Italian Government as regards training of her security personnel,while he was working with the United Nations.
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