Diane Bahlawan, a 34-year-old woman from Glendale, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport for trying to board a flight to Frankfurt with 151 pounds of cannabis. Despite Californiaâs legalization of recreational-use cannabis, illegal smuggling remains prevalent as the underground market capitalizes on higher prices in states where cannabis is not legal. Bahlawanâs luggage was flagged for being unusually heavy, revealing 131 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana. She has been charged with unlawful transport of marijuana and burglary, posting bail while awaiting her next court appearance on June 2.
Recreational-use cannabis has been legal in California for more than six years, but a significant illegal marijuana racket still exists, adjusting to post-legalization dynamics.
The San Mateo Daily Journal reported on Tuesday, May 6, that a woman named Diane Bahlawan attempted to board a flight to Frankfurt with 151 pounds of cannabis.
Bahlawan was caught when her oddly heavy baggage was flagged by security, leading to the discovery of 131 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana.
Despite the risks, including potential theft by baggage handlers, some individuals continue to attempt smuggling cannabis across state lines and internationally.
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