Lauren Tesch was caught with the haul of drugs after flying from Vancouver to Reykjavik before landing at Glasgow Airport on February 20 with the suitcase packed with 16.68kg of cannabis.
A woman caught trying to smuggle £60k worth of cannabis into the country through Glasgow Airport is now facing a lengthy jail sentence.
It is the second time a Canadian citizen was caught with an illegal drug's haul at the airport, the Paisley Daily Express reports. READ MORE: Armed police swarm Springburn street and find 'imitation firearm' as man charged It was soon discovered the haul of cannabis Penney attempted to illegal bring into the country had a wholesale value of between £64,600 and £110,500, depending on the quality.
"Tesch was escorted to the baggage reclaim and she identified a large black suitcase. She was asked if she had anything to declare and she said no. It was noted she also had a small suitcase and a handbag." "The packages were weighed and found to weigh a total of 16.68kg. A sample was taken which tested positive for cannabis."Defence agent Tony Callaghan asked for background reports to be called for.
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