Officers seize 72 lbs. of marijuana from man's suitcases at Philadelphia International Airport

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : "It is unusual to encounter travelers today who attempt to smuggle bulk amounts of marijuana in passenger baggage to overseas destinations.
52% : When officers inspected the bags, they found several black vacuum-sealed packs of marijuana.
51% : of marijuana from baggage being loaded onto an Ireland-bound flight at Philadelphia International Airport.
50% : Officials say the total amount of marijuana found was 72 lbs.
37% : Bulk marijuana smuggling remains illegal, and Customs and Border Protection officers will continue to deliver consequences when we encounter it," said Rene Ortega, the acting area port director for CBP's Area Port of Philadelphia.

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