EXCLUSIVE: Luggage-tag switching scheme involves flights from Canada to countries where drug smuggling can carry death penalty - BNN Bloomberg
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EXCLUSIVE: Luggage-tag switching scheme involves flights from Canada to countries where drug smuggling can carry the death penalty - BNN Bloomberg
A sophisticated and dangerous luggage-tag switching scheme has been uncovered by Canadian authorities, involving flights from Canada to countries with strict penalties for drug trafficking. The operation, which has allegedly involved multiple airlines, could pose a significant risk to passengers, as it involves redirecting cargo or baggage containing illegal substances onto commercial flights bound for destinations where drug smuggling can result i…
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