A total of 90 pounds of cannabis trafficked into Orlando International Airport (MCO) was seized by police.
Recently, Airport TAC officers made two major seizures while patrolling baggage claims in arrivals, intercepting a total of 90 pounds of cannabis trafficked into Orlando International Airport (MCO).
TAC officers in the Orlando Police Department (OPD) are part of the Tactical Action Unit. TAC officers are responsible for keeping Orlando safe by making arrests, seizing guns and drugs, and more.
“Thanks to the diligence and expertise of our officers, these illegal narcotics will not reach the streets of Central Florida and beyond,” OPD said about the marijuana seizures.
According to local law enforcement, three suspects have been arrested and will face appropriate charges for the drugs at the airport.
“Great job to our Airport TAC Team for their outstanding work in keeping our community safe,” OPD added.
OPD said it is clear that TAC continues to make a significant impact in the Orlando community.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for the screening of passengers and baggage at all U.S. airports, and the Orlando Police Department has jurisdiction over crimes and thefts which occur at the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
According to the TSA, marijuana and certain cannabis infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA. (See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334.) TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities.
TSA’s screening procedures are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers. Accordingly, TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, but if any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer.
