Last updated: Dec 27, 2012
Caught with Drugs at Newark Liberty International Airport
Last updated: Dec 27, 2012
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Adam H. RosenblumTable of Contents
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Airports and sea ports all across America are hotspots for drug crimes. These crimes can range from possession to importing, trafficking and distribution for sale of all types of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other prescription drugs. If you are caught with drugs at an airport you will be arrested and detained on the spot and will be facing serious fines, jail time and a criminal record. Each year the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has the enormous task of searching millions of passengers and pieces of luggage for illegal drugs. TSA agents are trained and are equipped with the latest technologies, such as full body scanners, in searching people and finding illegal drugs. With all these measures in place, drug couriers (drug mules) still take the risk of transporting drugs through airports
Is Law Enforcement Cracking Down On Drugs Transported Through Newark Liberty International Airport?
New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal have been a gateway for the drug trade. Since Newark is located in close proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and New York drug dealers strategically use Newark Liberty International Airport to smuggle drugs for sale on the streets. Drug charges at an airport can result in serious consequences both at the state and federal level. Preventing the distribution of drugs within the United States and capturing dealers have become a major objective for Federal law enforcement agencies. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Protection, the Port Authority Police Department of New Jersey, Homeland Security and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency all work together in tracking down dealers and couriers that use Newark Airport as a hub for drug trafficking.What Are Some Common Drug Offenses at Newark International Airport?
Federal and local prosecutors are very tough on drug offenses especially when you are caught in an airport. Even if this is your first time being convicted of a drug related crime you can face serious jail time. Remember that you are innocent until proven guilty and that the prosecutor must prove every element of the crime that you are being charged with. Here is a list of common drug offenses enforced at Newark Liberty International Airport:- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell
- Felony possession of illegal narcotics
- Possession of prescription medications without a prescription
Adam H. Rosenblum
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Adam is the founding attorney and principal of Rosenblum Law. With more than two decades of legal experience in numerous areas of law practice, his primary focus is law firm management and business development.
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