New airport scam: passengers unwittingly smuggle drugs
A new fraud scheme has emerged at airports in which passengers are used to unknowingly smuggle drugs. Google News PL — Crime warns of the growing threat.
Unwitting drug smuggling at airports – new fraud scheme
Google News PL — Crime reports on a new type of fraud targeting airport passengers, involving the unwitting smuggling of drugs.
The scheme involves criminals planting drugs in the luggage of unsuspecting travellers or persuading them to transport items without disclosing their contents. The passenger then becomes a drug courier without their own knowledge.
Aviation security experts are urging particular vigilance. Travellers should never accept luggage or packages from strangers, and should carefully check the contents of their own suitcases and bags before check-in.
If prohibited substances are discovered by customs authorities, legal liability may fall on the owner of the luggage, even if they were unaware of the smuggling. Airport authorities recommend immediately reporting any suspicious requests or behaviour from other passengers.
Source: Google News PL — Crime (pl)