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...

EDUN CHAMPIONS AFRICAN ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AT AFRICAN CAUCUS 2024. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS RELEASE 


EDUN CHAMPIONS AFRICAN ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AT AFRICAN CAUCUS 2024



At the opening ceremony of the African Caucus Meeting 2024 held in Abuja, Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun delivered an address emphasizing the resilience of African economies and their commitment to achieving consistent growth to alleviate poverty across the continent.  


In his capacity as Chairman of the event, the Honourable Minister highlighted the critical need to identify strategic opportunities and align with investor interests to effectively deploy resources for economic advancement.  


"African growth must be embedded in human capital," HM Edun asserted, emphasizing the necessity of investing in people as Africa progresses toward a brighter future.  


The theme of the event, "Facilitating Intra-African Trade: Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa," was recognized as pivotal for accelerating the transformation of African nations. The Honourable Minister expressed optimism about how this focus will contribute to sustainable growth and development.


Signed 

Mohammed Manga FCIA

Director, Information and Public Relations 

August 2, 2024

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