TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 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...

OGUN STATE SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR AFRICA'S SECOND LARGEST REFINRY YESTERDAY WITH 4 COMPANIES.{PHOTOS}.

                         The Ogun State Government,on wednesday,signed an agreement with a consortium of four private companies to build the second largest refinery in sub-Saharan Africa and the largest petroleum product depot in Nigeria.The Chairman,Petrolex Group,Mr Segun Adebutu who led other partners in the consortium to the office of the Ogun State Governor for the agreement signing ceremony,said the two projects,when completed would generate not less than 2000 employment opportunities for the citizens and greatly increase the socio-economic condition of the state.He said thee refinery is situated in the Odogbolu Local Government Ara of the State.Speaking during the ceremony,Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun,assured the consortium of his administration's commitment to fully support the project.''We habe the political will and we would support the project fully.You can be rest assured that I will get involved,when necessary,in order to ensure that the project is a success.'' the governor said.Governor Amosun added that,''any government that will get it right indeed must be private sector driven''.
In this respect,Governor Amosun said Ogun State does not just want any investment but that which will truly support the dreams,goals and economic drive of the present administration in the state.The Governor disclosed that his administration will always support people of like minds who will in turn bring positive economic development to the state.
The firms involved in the consortium include Petrolex Oil and Gas,Hyundai,Ajayi Legal Partner and Wema Bank Plc.
Adejuwon Soyinka
Senior Special Assistant {Media}
Ogun State Governor.
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