More than 123 kg of cannabis found in cushions at Findel
Luxembourg customs intercepted an air shipment from the United States, declared as decorative cushions and bound for France, and seized more than 123 kg of cannabis at the airport Cargo Center. The prosecutor said on 26 March 2026 that the drugs were sealed for destruction. No one was arrested.
🇱🇺 Cargo Center, Luxembourg Airport, Findel · Luxembourg
Luxembourg customs, after targeting work, stopped an air shipment from the United States that was bound for France and arrived at the Cargo Center at Luxembourg Airport.[1][2][3][4]The goods were declared as decorative cushions.[1][2][3][4]Inside, officers found drugs and seized more than 123 kilograms gross of cannabis.[1][2][3][4]
The public prosecutor in Luxembourg said on 26 March 2026 that the French authorities were told at once.[1][2][3]The cannabis was placed under seal and was to be destroyed under the rules in force.[1][3]The prosecutor said a quantity of that size could only match structured, large-scale distribution and the means of organised networks.[1][2][3]The statement names no one arrested.[1]
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