Two women thought they could sneak 114 pounds of marijuana through Philly Airport—until a drug-sniffing dog ruined their plans.

Two Women Busted Trying to Sneak 114 POUNDS of Marijuana Onto a Plane in Philadelphia!

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two women were arrested this week after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Philadelphia International Airport discovered 114 pounds of marijuana packed in their luggage. The passengers were caught just before boarding a flight to London, England, marking the latest in what authorities say is a growing trend of drug smuggling from the U.S. to overseas markets.

Caught at the Gate: Marijuana Found in Luggage

The incident unfolded Tuesday as CBP officers were inspecting baggage being loaded onto an outbound flight. During the inspection, a canine unit named Fredo alerted officers to suspicious luggage. Upon further investigation, the officers found a “green leafy substance in vacuum-sealed bags” spread across four different suitcases.

Field tests confirmed the substance was marijuana. The combined weight of the packages totaled 51.7 kilograms, or 114 pounds. While the marijuana has a street value of approximately $580,000 in Philadelphia, CBP officials noted that the same product could fetch two to three times that amount in London’s illicit market.

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Two Women Face Felony Drug Charges

CBP identified the two passengers connected to the luggage at the departure gate and escorted them back to the inspection area for further questioning. The travelers were later identified as 49-year-old Anetta Rachell Collins from Ventura, California, and 24-year-old Ty Taanetia Anettra Angel Mason from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Both women now face serious charges, including felony possession with intent to distribute. Agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and Homeland Security Investigation’s Border Enforcement Security Task Force have taken custody of the suspects as part of the ongoing investigation.

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Marijuana Smuggling Trends on the Rise

Authorities say they have noticed an increase in U.S.-based growers and retailers attempting to send marijuana to Europe and Africa. The higher quality of American-grown cannabis makes it more valuable in these markets, where it can sell for two to three times the domestic price.

“Bulk marijuana smuggling is illegal, and Customs and Border Protection will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold smugglers accountable,” said Cleatus Hunt, Area Port Director for the Area Port of Philadelphia, in a statement.

Hunt warned that the pursuit of quick cash through drug smuggling rarely ends well. “Travelers who gamble with their freedom by smuggling bulk amounts of marijuana for a little extra cash may find themselves on the losing end of that proposition,” he said.

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